Costumes on, tiles out. 🎃🀄 Celebrate Halloween with us at Half Acre Beer Co. on Thursday, October 29th from 6:30–8:30pm! Your ticket includes a Half Acre beer, plus we’ll have costumes, prizes, and plenty of mahjong. Come dressed up and ready to play!

Mahjong, but make it a party. 🀄✨ We’re heading to Paris312 in Hinsdale on Wednesday, October 28th for our signature beginner Mahjong 101! No experience needed—come solo or grab some friends and spend the morning learning your new favorite game.

Mahjong + margaritas = our kind of Tuesday. 🀄🍹 Join The Mahjong Society at Barrio in River North on Tuesday, October 27th at 6:30pm for Mahjong 101 in Mosaic, Barrio’s private event space.

Join us at Miru, located inside The St. Regis Hotel, on Monday, October 26th at 5:30pm for a beginner-friendly Mahjong 101 in one of Chicago’s most beautiful settings. Your $90 ticket includes a glass of rose, a 2.5-hour guided lesson, and a 2026 National Mah Jongg League card to take home, with additional food and drinks available for purchase throughout the evening.

Discover your newest hobby at Burning Bush Brewery! Join us for a welcoming Mahjong 101 class designed for total beginners who want to learn the fundamentals of American mahjong in a fun, social setting. Your ticket also includes an NMJL card to take home, and a drink to sip while you play.

Our instructors will teach you how the tiles work, walk you through basic gameplay, and help you play your first hands with confidence. No prior experience needed.

Learn mahjong over a beer at Dovetail Brewery! Join us Wednesday, October 14th at 6:30pm for Mahjong 101, a beginner-friendly class that teaches the fundamentals of American mahjong in a fun, social setting. Your $85 ticket includes one Dovetail beer and a 2026 National Mah Jongg League card to take home and use all year.

Two ways to play at Summer House. 🀄🍸 Join us on Tuesday, October 13th at 6pm and choose your night: Mahjong 102 for guided gameplay and instructor support, or Open Play for players ready to play independently. Both tickets include light bites and your choice of a select specialty cocktail or glass of wine.

Can’t make it for all five weeks? Drop in for a night! 🍀🀄 Join us at Park & Field for two hours of Open Play alongside our Lucky League players, with open seating, weekly prizes, and food and drinks available for purchase. Mahjong experience required; no instruction will be provided.

Can’t make it for all five weeks? Drop in for a night! 🍀🀄 Join us at Park & Field for two hours of Open Play alongside our Lucky League players, with open seating, weekly prizes, and food and drinks available for purchase. Mahjong experience required; no instruction will be provided.

Ready to take the next step in your mahjong journey? 🀄🍺 Join us at Midwest Coast Brewing on Wednesday, September 30th at 6:30pm for Mahjong 102! Designed for players who have already learned the basics, this guided gameplay session gives you the chance to play full games while our instructors circulate to answer questions, offer refreshers, and help you build confidence at the table. Tickets are $70 and include a beer.

Join us at Miru, located inside The St. Regis Hotel, on Monday, September 28th at 5:30pm for a beginner-friendly Mahjong 101 in one of Chicago’s most beautiful settings. Your $90 ticket includes a glass of rose, a 2.5-hour guided lesson, and a 2026 National Mah Jongg League card to take home, with additional food and drinks available for purchase throughout the evening.

Tournament-curious? 🏆🀄 Join us for The Lucky Tile Classic, The Mahjong Society’s first annual American mahjong tournament, on Sunday, September 27th at Hotel 55 (soon to the The Rivvy Hotel) in River North. Enjoy a full day of tournament play, friendly competition, and exciting prizes in a welcoming TMS atmosphere. Tickets are $125 and include lunch.

Can’t make it for all five weeks? Drop in for a night! 🍀🀄 Join us at Park & Field for two hours of Open Play alongside our Lucky League players, with open seating, weekly prizes, and food and drinks available for purchase. Mahjong experience required; no instruction will be provided.

Can’t make it for all five weeks? Drop in for a night! 🍀🀄 Join us at Park & Field for two hours of Open Play alongside our Lucky League players, with open seating, weekly prizes, and food and drinks available for purchase. Mahjong experience required; no instruction will be provided.

Learn mahjong over a beer at Dovetail Brewery! Join us Wednesday, September 16th at 6:30pm for Mahjong 101, a beginner-friendly class that teaches the fundamentals of American mahjong in a fun, social setting. Your $85 ticket includes one Dovetail beer and a 2026 National Mah Jongg League card to take home and use all year.

Monday night mahjong, anyone? 🍺🀄 Join us at BuckleDown Brewing in Lyons on Monday, September 14th at 6:30pm for an evening of Open Play, cold beer, and great company. Come with your mahj crew or fly solo and we’ll help match you into a table. Tickets are $35 and include a beer. Mahjong experience is required; no instruction will be provided.

Thursdays just got lucky! Join us every other week starting Sept 10 for our Fall Lucky League at Park & Field! Prizes, laughs, and top spots on the leaderboard await.

Tiles, drinks, and a new favorite hobby — all in one night. Join us at One Lake Brewing in Oak Park on Wednesday, September 9th at 6:30pm for Mahjong 101, a beginner-friendly class that teaches the fundamentals of American mahjong in a fun, social setting. Your ticket includes a beer or glass of wine and a 2026 National Mah Jongg League card to take home.

Cider, conversation, and your newest favorite game. Join The Mahjong Society at ERIS Brewery & Cider House on Monday, August 31st at 6:30pm for a beginner-friendly Mahjong 101 class. Your $85 ticket includes a 2026 National Mah Jongg League card to take home, and ERIS's full food and drink menu will be available for purchase throughout the evening.

We’re celebrating another year of The Mahjong Society—and giving back while we do it! Join us at The Reveler on Saturday, August 29th from 2–4pm for TMS’s 3rd Birthday Party featuring open play, appetizers, raffles, amazing prizes, and a few birthday surprises. Tickets are $40, with a portion of proceeds benefiting One Tail at a Time. Come celebrate with our community and support a great local cause! 🐾

Take your game to the rooftop! Join The Mahjong Society at Midwest Coast Brewing on Wednesday, August 26th at 7pm for a relaxed evening of mahjong, cold beer, and summer vibes. Your $35 ticket includes a drink, open play, and all materials. No instruction will be provided—players should already know how to play American mahjong independently.

Join us for a summer evening of American Mahjong Open Play on the patio at Koval Distillery. All levels are welcome for this relaxed, social night of tiles starting at 6:30pm on Thursday August 20th. Your $40 ticket (+$3 processing fee) includes open play, all materials, and a signature Koval cocktail to enjoy while you play.

Learn mahjong over a beer at Dovetail Brewery! Join us Wednesday, August 19th at 6:30pm for Mahjong 101, a beginner-friendly class that teaches the fundamentals of American mahjong in a fun, social setting. Your $85 ticket includes one Dovetail beer and a 2026 National Mah Jongg League card to take home and use all year.

Join us at Three Cities Social to learn American mahjong!

Both Mahjong 101 (for complete beginners) and Guided Play (for new players looking to improve their skills) are available!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of open play by the lake with The Mahjong Society at Shore Club Chicago!

Think you’ve mastered the basics? It’s time for Mahjong 102 at The Reveler! Join us Tuesday, August 11 at 6:30 PM for a 2-hour class focused on strategy, scoring, and trickier hands—all with guided play to build your confidence. Tickets are $60 and include your choice of a draft beer or house margarita. Sets and materials provided—just bring your game face!

Good cider, great company, and a table full of tiles. Join us at ERIS Brewery & Cider House on Sunday, August 9th from 2–4pm and choose your perfect way to play: Patio Open Play for independent players or Mahjong 102 for those looking for guided gameplay and instructor support. ERIS's full food and drink menu will be available for purchase, and we'll move indoors if the weather doesn't cooperate. ☀️🀄🍎

Roll into your newest hobby at Sushi-san Lincoln Park! Join The Mahjong Society on Tuesday, August 4th at 6pm for a beginner-friendly Mahjong 101 class that pairs learning American mahjong with one of Chicago's favorite sushi spots. Your $90 ticket includes a 2026 National Mah Jongg League card, a selection of signature maki rolls, edamame, and more.

Join us for a summer afternoon of mahjong on the patio at Half Acre Beer Co. This Open Play event is perfect for players who already know the basics and are looking for a fun, social place to play. Your ticket includes a drink, all materials, and plenty of time to enjoy tiles in the sunshine.

Discover your newest hobby at Burning Bush Brewery! Join us for a welcoming Mahjong 101 class designed for total beginners who want to learn the fundamentals of American mahjong in a fun, social setting. Your ticket also includes an NMJL card to take home, and a drink to sip while you play.

Our instructors will teach you how the tiles work, walk you through basic gameplay, and help you play your first hands with confidence. No prior experience needed.