Mahj Open Play Wine Tasting
Come spend your evening with us for Open Play Mahjong + Wine Tasting!
Date: Tuesday, August 25th 2026, 6:00-9:00 PM
Location: Grand Cru Chicago: 1119 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Price: $75 + $2.63 Squarespace fee
Ticket Includes: Open Play Mahjong or Guided Open Play | Curated Wine Tasting featuring 4 selections - 1 sparkling wine | 1 white wine, and 2 red wines | Light snacks | Raffle to win prizes.
NOTE: This event provides both guided open play and general play. Players attended guided open play will have specific table seatings while general open play will have other designated seating. For general open play you will have the option to choose the table that best fits your experience level (beginner, intermediate, advanced). Note: seats for general open play are based on availability so arrive early to choose your table preference.
All mahjong materials provided. Please bring your 2026 Card if you have one, if not we will have a few extras to share.
Fly solo or with friends - there’s a spot at the table for everyone!
Join us for Mahjong 101 a beginner-friendly American mahjong lesson designed for anyone looking to learn the game in a fun, relaxed setting over coffee. No prior mahjong experience needed.
Date: Monday, August 17, 2026 · 6:00 PM–8:30 PM
Location: Cafe Cremerie· 315 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607
Price: $50
Your ticket includes: mahjong instruction | all mahjong materials included | a beginner guide to take home
Come sip coffee, grab a glass of wine, learn American Mahjong, and meet new friends. Fly solo or bring a friend—there’s a spot for everyone at the table.
Not quite ready for full open play yet? This event is designed for players who have completed American Mahjong 101 or have a similar level experience and want a little more practice before jumping into regular open play.
The event is a guided open play brunch with players at a similar level, where we will provide instruction, answer questions as they come up, and build confidence in a supportive and social environment.
Price: $45
Date: Saturday August 15 2026
Time: 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Location: Gallery Cabaret | 2020 N. Oakley Ave. Chicago 60647
Your ticket includes: One drink ticket | Raffle for Prizes | All Mahjong Materials
Open to players who have completed Mahjong 101 or have beginner level American Mahjong experience.
Join us for Mahjong 101 a beginner-friendly American mahjong lesson designed for anyone looking to learn the game in a fun, relaxed setting over coffee. No prior mahjong experience needed.
Date: Monday, August 10, 2026 · 6:00 PM–8:30 PM
Location: Cafe Cremerie· 315 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607
Price: $50
Your ticket includes: mahjong instruction | all mahjong materials included | a beginner guide to take home
Come sip coffee, grab a glass of wine, learn American Mahjong, and meet new friends. Fly solo or bring a friend—there’s a spot for everyone at the table.
Join us for Mahjong 101 & Lattes, a beginner-friendly American mahjong lesson designed for anyone looking to learn the game in a fun, relaxed setting over coffee. No prior mahjong experience needed.
Date: Friday, August 14, 2026 · 1:00 PM–3:30 PM
Location: Loop Coffee · 810 W Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607
Price: $65
Your ticket includes: mahjong instruction | coffee drink of your choice | all mahjong materials included | a beginner guide to take home
Come sip coffee, learn American Mahjong, and meet new friends. Fly solo or bring a friend—there’s a spot for everyone at the table.
Not quite ready for full open play yet? This event is designed for players who have completed Mahjong 101 and want a little more practice before jumping into regular open play.
Join us for a guided open play night with players at a similar level, where we will help reinforce gameplay, answer questions as they come up, and build confidence in a supportive and social environment.
This is the perfect next step for beginner players looking to get more comfortable with the flow of the game before attending open play independently.
$45 ticket includes all mahjong materials | One drink ticket | Raffle for Prizes
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Clover | 722 W Grand Ave | Chicago, IL
Open to players who have completed Mahjong 101 or have beginner level American Mahjong experience.
Join us for an evening of open play mahjong featuring all the trending snacks, drinks, and prizes.
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 · 6:30–9:00 PM
Location: Clover · 722 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
Price: $45
Your ticket includes: 2.5 hours of open play | one drink ticket | trending snacks | fun prizes | all mahjong materials included
Open Play is designed for players with a basic understanding of American Mahjong. While we’re happy to answer general questions, this is not a formal instructional event.
Bring your 2026 card if you have one, but we’ll have plenty to share if needed.
Come with friends or fly solo — we have a spot at the table for everyone!
Join us for Mahjong 101, a beginner friendly American mahjong lesson designed for players looking to learn in a fun, social setting. No prior mahjong experience needed.
Price:$65
Ticket includes mahjong instruction, one drink ticket, shared snacks and raffle prizes.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Clover
722 W. Grand Ave. Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL 60654
Join us for Mahjong 101, a beginner friendly American mahjong lesson designed for players looking to learn in a fun, social setting. No prior mahjong experience needed.
Price:$65
Ticket includes mahjong instruction, one drink ticket, shared snacks and raffle prizes.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Clover
722 W. Grand Ave. Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL 60654
Join us for Mahj & Mingle: Introduction to American Mahjong, a beginner friendly American mahjong lesson designed for players looking to learn in a fun, social setting. No prior mahjong experience needed.
Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026 · 11:00 AM–1:30 PM
Location: Gallery Cabaret · 2020 N Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Price: $65
Your ticket includes: mahjong instruction | one drink ticket | light brunch food | all mahjong materials included | a beginner guide to take home
Come learn mahjong and meet new friends. Fly solo or bring a friend, there is a spot for everyone at the table.
Come spend your Saturday with us for Brunch and Open Play Mahjong!
Date: Saturday, August 15th 2026 11:00 AM - 1:30PM
Location: Gallery Cabaret
2020 N. Oakley Ave. Chicago, IL 60647
Price: $45
Ticket Includes: 2.5 hours of Open Play Mahjong | Brunch Foods- Pastries, Fruit | one drink ticket for a Mimosa, Bloody Mary, Aperol Spritz, or NA drink | Raffle to win prizes
Open Play is designed for players with a basic understanding of American Mahjong. While we’re happy to answer general questions, this is not a formal instructional event.
All mahjong materials provided. Please bring your 2026 Card if you have one, if not we will have a few extras to share.
Fly solo or with friends!
Want to learn American Mahjong in the comfort of your own home?
We’ll bring the mahjong fun and learning to you!
We host private lessons and provide everything you need, including all the cute tiles and mats, of course! The lessons are typically around 2 to 3 hours.
A minimum of 4 people is required. Additional participants can be added upon request.
Pricing is $300 for a private lesson with 4 people ($75 per person). Each additional participant beyond the initial 4 is $75 per person.
Optional add ons, such as charcuterie, are available upon request for an additional fee.
Email us at mahjongandmingle@gmail.com with any questions, to schedule your private lesson, or to add additional participants.
Looking to host an American Mahjong event? We’ll bring everything needed to transform your home or venue into a complete mahjong event, including all equipment, setup, and on-site hosting so you can relax and enjoy your guests.
This is not a lesson. Private events are intended for groups who already know how to play American Mahjong and are looking for a fun, social playing experience.
Perfect for birthdays, girls’ nights, neighborhood gatherings, corporate events, and other special occasions.
A minimum of 3 tables (12 players) is required. We can accommodate up to 10 tables (40 players).
Private events are approximately 2.5 hours.
Pricing starts at $450 for 12 players (3 tables). Additional guests are $35 per person, up to a maximum of 40 players.
Customize your event with optional add ons, including charcuterie, curated raffle prizes, and other event enhancements.
Note: National Mahjongg League cards are not included. Participants should bring their own current NMJL card, though we have a limited number available to borrow upon request.
Email us at mahjongandmingle@gmail.com with any questions, to schedule your event, or to customize your experience.
We're so excited to host our very first Mahj & Mingle event!
Date : Monday, June 15, 2026 · 6:30–9:00 PM
Location: Kaiser Tiger · 1415 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
Price:$45
Your ticket includes: 2.5 hours of open play | one drink ticket. | shared charcuterie | all mahjong materials included | a few extra surprises for our first event
Open to all levels. Should have basic knowledge of American Mahjong.
Come as a group or by yourself. Mahjong has a way of bringing people together and making it easy to socialize and meet new friends.
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