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Mahjong teachers in Cleveland, OH

We list 5 teachers and lesson companies and 1 studio for American mahjong in the Cleveland area. Teachers include Mahjong IRL, Bella Moxie Company and Mary Teaches Mahjong. Studios include Mahjong Maison. Once you can play, there are 9 clubs and community games to join.

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Mahjong teachers and lessons in Cleveland

Instructors and companies that teach American mahjong, from first lessons to guided play.

  1. Lakewood · Beginners welcome

    Mahjong IRL

    A west-side American mahjong instructor offering pop-up classes, guided play, and open play.

    When
    Pop-up 101, 102, guided-play, and open-play sessions on the west side, including repeated events at Flight Cleveland from 6:00–8:30 p.m. Other venues include Wild Iris Home, Clover and Canvas Needlepoint, and Cafe Blanc.

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  2. Medina · Beginners welcome

    Bella Moxie Company

    A Medina venue offering American mahjong lessons, open play, and occasional mixed game nights.

    When
    Repeated NMJL open play and 101 lessons at The Studio, with cited sessions from 2:00–5:00 p.m. or 5:00–8:00 p.m. Mixed game nights are also offered.
    Where
    139 North Court Street, Medina, OH 44256

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  3. Cleveland · Beginners welcome

    Mary Teaches Mahjong

    Mary Murphy offers American mahjong lessons and guided play by arrangement.

    When
    Lessons and guided play by arrangement using the current National Mah Jongg League card.

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  4. Chagrin Falls · Beginners welcome

    Tiles & Tonic Mahjong Consulting

    An east-side American mahjong instructor collective offering lessons, guided play, and tournaments at pop-up locations.

    When
    Private and pop-up lessons, guided play, and tournaments at venues including Knuth Shoes in Westlake and Brecksville, Fusion Physio, The Snug, Mayfield Sand Ridge Club, and FOUNT locations.

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  5. Mentor · Beginners welcome

    Two Bird Bam Studio

    A teaching partnership offering American mahjong classes and follow-up community play around Lake and Geauga counties.

    When
    Beginner classes and guided play by reservation across Lake and Geauga counties, including classes at Mentor Public Library and Zapped by Whitney in Mentor. Graduates are invited to free community play nearly every week.

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Mahjong studios in Cleveland

Dedicated spaces with tables, sets and a calendar of classes and open play.

  1. Woodmere · Beginners welcome

    Mahjong Maison

    A dedicated American mahjong studio offering lessons, guided play, open play, and leagues.

    When
    Open play by appointment, $10 per time slot; lessons and guided play are booked separately. Shop hours are Mon–Fri 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and Sat 12:00–3:00 p.m.; evenings by appointment. Membership is $40 per month and includes open play during shop hours for experienced players.
    Where
    28601 Chagrin Blvd, Suite 730, Woodmere, OH 44122

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Clubs and social groups in Cleveland

Regular games, leagues and meetups to join once you know the basics.

  1. Cleveland · Beginners welcome · American and other styles

    Cleveland Mahjong Collective

    A Cleveland-area group offering American lessons, guided play, open play, and occasional Chinese or Hong Kong-style tables.

    When
    Recurring ticketed American 101, guided play, and open play. Wednesday nights at Red Lantern run about 6:30–8:30 or 9:00 p.m.; Monday sessions at Ninja City run about twice a month, usually 6:00 or 6:30–8:30 p.m., and are free with registration. Other sessions are held at High & Low Winery + Bistro and Little Meraki Market in Avon.

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  2. Cleveland Heights · Beginners welcome

    Mahjong in the Heights

    A Heights-area American mahjong group organizing beginner nights and open play at rotating local venues.

    When
    Ticketed open play and beginner nights, often at 6:00 p.m., with events at CLE Urban Winery, Tiles, Tails & Tennis in Chagrin Falls, and The Snug at Club Room in the Fidelity Hotel.

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  3. Woodmere · Beginners welcome

    North Coast Mahjongg League

    A team-based American mahjong league that plays at Mahjong Maison.

    When
    Eight-week NMJL seasons at Mahjong Maison include Monday night play for experienced players, a Wednesday league around 12:00–2:00 p.m., and a Tuesday beginner league.
    Where
    28601 Chagrin Blvd, Woodmere, OH 44122

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  4. Brunswick · Beginners welcome

    Southwest Cleveland Mahjong

    An American mahjong group serving the southwest suburbs with beginner instruction, guided play, and open sessions.

    When
    Tuesday nights at Market 42 run about 6:00–8:30 p.m., with 101 lessons, guided play, and open play. Lessons are also offered at Collected in Strongsville.
    Where
    2099 Pearl Road, Brunswick, OH 44212

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  5. Bay Village · Beginners welcome

    West Winds Mahjong Club

    A west-side American mahjong hub offering lessons, open play, events, and private parties.

    When
    Beginner lessons at Trust Coffee Co. run about 6:00–9:00 p.m.; open play at Pin High runs about 5:30–8:00 p.m. Linktree also lists events at Forest City and Village Rose.

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Community centers, libraries and more in Cleveland

Recurring games and classes hosted by JCCs, libraries, senior centers and other local venues.

  1. Avon Lake

    Avon Lake Old Firehouse mahjong

    A senior-center Tuesday mahjong game separate from the facility's Thursday Asian Mahjong group.

    When
    Mahjong Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m., with a facility calendar listing play until about 4:00 p.m. A separate Asian Mahjong group meets Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.
    Where
    100 Avon Belden Road, Avon Lake, OH 44012

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  2. Avon · Beginners welcome

    Avon Senior Center mahjong

    A senior-center program with separate American mahjong sessions for all levels, beginners, and advanced players.

    When
    All-level play is Mondays at 10:00 a.m., beginner play is Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m., and advanced play is Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. Free beginner lesson series are also offered.
    Where
    36786 Detroit Road, Avon, OH 44011

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  3. Beachwood · Beginners welcome

    Beachwood Community Center mahj

    A community-center game and lesson program for American mahjong players, including beginners.

    When
    Free Mahj or canasta Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30–3:30 p.m. Beginner lessons have been offered in multi-week Tuesday series, including 10:00 a.m.–noon and 1:00–3:00 p.m. options.
    Where
    25325 Fairmount Blvd., Beachwood, OH 44122

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  4. Pepper Pike · Beginners welcome

    Orange Senior Center beginning mahjong

    A senior-center class teaching American mahjong with the current National Mah Jongg League card.

    When
    Beginning Mahjong with Annette Jordan runs Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. in multi-week series.
    Where
    32205 Chagrin Blvd., Pepper Pike, OH

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Mahjong in Cleveland by day of the week

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Common questions

Where can a beginner take mahjong lessons in Cleveland?

Mahjong Maison, Mahjong IRL, Bella Moxie Company, Mary Teaches Mahjong and Tiles & Tonic Mahjong Consulting all teach or welcome beginners in the Cleveland area. Use each listing's link to see the next class.

What days are there mahjong classes or games in Cleveland?

Monday: North Coast Mahjongg League, Avon Senior Center mahjong and Beachwood Community Center mahj. Tuesday: North Coast Mahjongg League, Southwest Cleveland Mahjong and Avon Lake Old Firehouse mahjong. Wednesday: Cleveland Mahjong Collective, North Coast Mahjongg League and Avon Senior Center mahjong. Confirm with the teacher or group before you go, since schedules change.

How do I get a class or group listed in Cleveland?

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