Mahjong TeachersMahjong teachers in Los Angeles, CA
We list 13 teachers and lesson companies for American mahjong in the Los Angeles area. Teachers include Hollywood Mahjong, LA LA Mahjong and Mahj Los Angeles. Once you can play, there are 14 clubs and community games to join.
Schedules change, so use each listing's link to confirm the next class. Last checked October 2026. Something wrong? Every listing has a correction link.
Mahjong teachers and lessons in Los Angeles
Instructors and companies that teach American mahjong, from first lessons to guided play.
Los Angeles · Beginners welcome
Hollywood Mahjong
An American mahjong teaching company offering group lessons, social events, and hosted private play around Los Angeles.
- When
- Lessons for beginners through advanced players, plus social events and hosted private play at venues across Los Angeles.
Los Angeles · Beginners welcome
LA LA Mahjong
An American mahjong teacher and league organizer offering classes, private lessons, social play, and league seasons around Los Angeles.
- When
- Classes, social play, private lessons, and league seasons. Beginner classes have met at Lafayette Square, 1102 Saint Charles Place; the Summer 2026 league met at The Grove, 6333 W 3rd St.
Los Angeles
Mahj Los Angeles
An American mahjong teacher and event organizer running recurring open play at HomeState locations in Sherman Oaks and Santa Monica.
- When
- Recurring HomeState open-play nights from 5–8 p.m. at 13424 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, and 720 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica. Sets are provided and some experience is required.
Marina del Rey · Beginners welcome
Tiles & Smiles
An American mahjong teaching team offering introductory, intermediate, private, and semi-private lessons.
- When
- Introductory and intermediate American Mahjong series, private or semi-private lessons, and traveling instruction. One listed class was at The Rose Room, 6 Rose Avenue, Los Angeles.
Calabasas · Beginners welcome
818 MAHJ
An American mahjong teacher offering beginner classes, mini leagues, open play, and private lessons in the western San Fernando Valley and Malibu.
- When
- Public beginner classes in Calabasas and Malibu, morning and evening three-week mini leagues, open play, and traveling private lessons.
- Where
- Erewhon Shopping Center, Calabasas, CA
Torrance · Beginners welcome
American Mah Jongg at South Bay Torrance
A South Bay American mahjong group that combines social play around Torrance with beginner and intermediate classes through El Camino College.
- When
- Social play mostly at El Camino College, including Fridays at 4:30 p.m.; additional Thursday play is at Panera Bread, 2733 Pacific Coast Highway, Torrance, and open play is also held at Paint & Unwine, 1804 S Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach. El Camino College offers beginner and intermediate courses and a Mah Jongg tournament each June.
- Where
- El Camino College, 16007 Crenshaw Boulevard, Distance Education 166, Torrance, CA
North Hollywood · Beginners welcome
Mah Jongg Fun L.A.
An American mahjong teacher offering beginner classes and tournament events at temples around the San Fernando Valley and West Los Angeles.
- When
- Beginning classes in the San Fernando Valley and tournaments at area temples, including Temple Beth Hillel, Temple Ramat Zion, Temple Ahavat Shalom, Temple Akiba, and Sinai Temple.
Long Beach · Beginners welcome
Mahj Club
An American mahjong teaching company offering beginner instruction, strategy workshops, meetups, retreats, and private events.
- When
- Beginner series, retreats, and strategy workshops at the Alpert JCC. Monthly meetup on the second Tuesday from 6–8 p.m. at The Wicked Wolf Cocktail Bar, 2232 Pacific Ave., Long Beach. Sunday series at The Small Market, Naples Island, from 3–5 p.m. Classes also run at venues in Long Beach, the South Bay, and Orange County.
Agoura Hills · Beginners welcome
Mahjong Social
An American mahjong teacher serving Agoura Hills and nearby communities through in-home group sessions.
- When
- Beginner, intermediate, and advanced sessions for groups of 4–8, held in students' homes.
Encino · Beginners welcome
Marvelous Mrs. Mahj
An Encino-based American mahjong teacher offering private and group lessons and traveling for parties.
- When
- Private and group lessons; a business listing shows Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Los Angeles · Beginners welcome
Modern Mahj
A Los Angeles American mahjong teacher offering private instruction, group teaching, beginner sessions, and open play.
- When
- Private and group teaching, including a published open-play and beginner session at Delphi, 1383 Westwood Boulevard, Los Angeles.
Newport Beach · Beginners welcome
So Bam Fun
An Orange County American mahjong teaching company offering private lessons, group lessons, and social events by appointment.
- When
- Private lessons and social events by appointment; group lessons start at $400 for two hours. Instructors travel throughout Orange County.
Newport Beach · Beginners welcome
Wanna Mahjong
A Newport Beach American mahjong teacher offering private lessons and introductory group classes.
- When
- Private lessons cost $90; group 101 and 102 classes cost $80 and $60 per person. No standing public table is listed.
Clubs and social groups in Los Angeles
Regular games, leagues and meetups to join once you know the basics.
Van Nuys · Beginners welcome
SoCal Mah Jongg
An American mahjong group holding Sunday open play with a membership-based learning table at the Encino Farmers Market.
- When
- Open play from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on listed Sundays, including October 4, November 1, and December 6, 2026, and January 10, 2027. Membership is $75 for 12 months; a learning table is free with membership.
- Where
- Encino Farmers Market at OneGeneration, Victory Boulevard, Van Nuys, CA
Los Angeles · Beginners welcome
The Four Winds Club
A rotating American mahjong social club that also offers beginner lessons and open play at temporary venues.
- When
- American Mahjong meetups every other month at rotating cafes, homes, and parks; listed venues include Marc Friedland Couture Communications, 4988 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, and Viola Floral, 916 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica. One listed social is November 21, 2026, 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Encino
Bird Bam Mahjong Club
An Encino American mahjong open-play club with schedule details supplied through its listing.
- When
- Open play; schedule is listed as see website.
Newport Beach · Beginners welcome
Mahjong OC
An American mahjong league and teaching organization serving Orange County and parts of Los Angeles County.
- When
- OC Premier League on Thursdays, October 1 through November 5, 2026, from 12:30–2:30 p.m. or 6–8 p.m. OC Scramble League runs September 10 through November 12, 2026. Public classes and private lessons also run.
- Where
- Lavy Lounge, Costa Mesa, CA
Huntington Beach
Modern Pine Studio Mahjong Social Club
A monthly American mahjong social club at Modern Pine Studio for players who already know the game.
- When
- Monthly American Mahjong social club meetings on multiple listed dates; players should already know the game.
- Where
- 16917 Algonquin Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Pasadena
Pasadena Senior Center American Mahjong Club
A weekly American mahjong club at the Pasadena Senior Center for older adults and experienced players.
- When
- Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m.
- Where
- 85 East Holly Street, Pasadena, CA 91103
Redondo Beach · Beginners welcome
Redondo Beach Tuesday Afternoon Mahjong
A small American mahjong group in Redondo Beach whose host is willing to teach new players.
- When
- Tuesday afternoon; the host has not published a street address or clock time.
Santa Monica · Beginners welcome
Westside Winds Mah Jong Group
A Santa Monica American mahjong group that meets twice monthly and connects new players with lessons.
- When
- Twice a month at the Santa Monica Elks Lodge; a published American lesson at the lodge started at 11:00 a.m.
Community centers, libraries and more in Los Angeles
Recurring games and classes hosted by JCCs, libraries, senior centers and other local venues.
Los Angeles · Beginners welcome
Mahjong at the Silver Lake Independent JCC
A Silver Lake JCC program offering monthly American mahjong open play, beginner lessons, and tournaments.
- When
- Monthly open play from 7–9 p.m. in The Box, with doors at 6:30 p.m. Free for members and $10 for non-members. Beginner series have also run on Wednesday evenings.
- Where
- 1110 Bates Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90029
Pasadena
American Mah Jongg Club at Lamanda Park Branch Library
A free weekly American mahjong game at the Lamanda Park library for adults who can bring or use a set.
- When
- Mondays from 12:30–2:30 p.m., except holidays. Sessions are free and players may bring a set and yearly card or use library equipment.
- Where
- 140 S. Altadena Drive, Pasadena, CA
Long Beach
American Mah Jongg drop-in at the Alpert JCC
A recurring American mahjong drop-in at the Alpert JCC for players who already know the game.
- When
- Mondays at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays at 1 p.m. No instruction. Public admission is $5 per session; Alpert JCC members play free.
- Where
- 3801 E Willow St, Long Beach, CA 90815
Chatsworth · Beginners welcome
Chatsworth Branch Library Mah Jongg
A library-based American mahjong session for beginning, intermediate, and advanced players.
- When
- 1:00–2:30 p.m. on listed second and fourth Wednesdays, including August 12, August 26, September 9, September 23, and December 9, 2026. Register in person at the reference desk.
- Where
- 21052 Devonshire Street, Chatsworth, CA 91311
Montrose · Beginners welcome
Montrose Library American Mah-Jongg
A weekly American mahjong program at the Montrose Library that includes beginner instruction.
- When
- Thursdays from 1:00–4:00 p.m., with beginner instruction included in listed sessions.
- Where
- 2465 Honolulu Avenue, Montrose, CA 91020
Los Angeles · Beginners welcome
Wilshire Women West Mah Jongg
A temple-based American mahjong series combining dinner, open play, and instruction for new players.
- When
- Series dated October 6, 2026 through May 4, 2027. Dinner is 5:30–6:00 p.m.; open play and a lesson are 6:00–8:00 p.m. Tickets were listed at $18–$36.
- Where
- Wilshire Boulevard Temple, Irmas Campus, 11661 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90064
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Common questions
Where can a beginner take mahjong lessons in Los Angeles?
Hollywood Mahjong, LA LA Mahjong, Tiles & Smiles, 818 MAHJ and American Mah Jongg at South Bay Torrance all teach or welcome beginners in the Los Angeles area. Use each listing's link to see the next class.
What days are there mahjong classes or games in Los Angeles?
Monday: American Mah Jongg Club at Lamanda Park Branch Library and American Mah Jongg drop-in at the Alpert JCC. Tuesday: Pasadena Senior Center American Mahjong Club and Redondo Beach Tuesday Afternoon Mahjong. Wednesday: American Mah Jongg drop-in at the Alpert JCC. Thursday: Montrose Library American Mah-Jongg. Confirm with the teacher or group before you go, since schedules change.
How do I get a class or group listed in Los Angeles?
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