Mahjong is taking the Queen City by storm, one tile at a time. This four-person game is played by drawing and trading tiles to complete one of dozens of hands.
Newsletter Editor Maria, here. I feel every time I check friends’ stories on Instagram, at least three people are playing the game in the Queen City every weekend.
So, to satisfy your curiosity about the game, here are several places and groups hosting sessions for all levels.
Recurring games
Monday Night Mahjong | Monday, Aug. 18 + Sept. 15 | 7 p.m. | Vaulted Oak Brewing | $35+ | Register to play with this growing group — light bites are provided at this monthly meetup.
Mahjong Mondays | Weekly, Mondays | 6-8 p.m. | Rally’s | $15+ | Spend Mondays learning how to play or bringing your A-game to a session near the pickleball courts — plus, an $8 margarita doesn’t sound too bad.
Tiles and Tips at the Teeter | Every Monday | 6 p.m. | Harris Teeter - SouthPark | Free | Spend time sipping wine while matching tiles — basic knowledge is a must to attend.
Learn the game
Queen City Mahjong | Founded in 2021, this group hosts bootcamps, lessons, and private sessions across the city, with two beginner series scheduled for Aug. 27 and Sept. 3 at Dilworth Tasting Room in South Park.
Charlotte Mahjong | Classes fill up fast for the instructive two-hour courses led by this group in the Charlotte metro.
Mahj in the City | This group hosts beginner classes, advanced workshops, open play sessions, and created the “Bambird Scramble,” a local league expanding into other cities.