01Sold out
Williamsburg, Brooklyn · Birdie’s Sporting ClubNYMM at Birdie’s
Date
Time6:30 PM
LevelAll levels welcome
A social night of tiles, drinks, and excellent company.
Join the waitlistManhattan · Brooklyn · Since 2024
Not Your Mother’s Mahjong · NYC American MahjongCome for the mahj.
Stay for the table.
New York’s social American Mahjong community—lessons, lively games, and very good nights out.
No experience necessary. Bringing a friend is optional.
Upcoming eventsYour next night out
Your next night out
is on the table
Come to one or come to them all—every table is yours. Reserve each night through Luma.
02Next up
Greenpoint, Brooklyn · Bees KneesNYMM at Bees Knees
Date
Time6:30 PM
LevelAll levels welcome
Meet us around the table for a little competition and a lot of conversation.
Reserve a seat03Next up
Downtown Manhattan · Location TBDNYMM Manhattan
Date
Time6:30 PM
LevelAll levels welcome
A downtown Manhattan mahj night is coming. Venue and reservation details will be announced soon.
Details coming soon04Next up
North Brooklyn · Location TBDNYMM in North Brooklyn
Date
Time6:30 PM
LevelAll levels welcome
Another North Brooklyn table is opening. Venue and reservation details will be announced soon.
Details coming soonSeats go fast. If your table is full, join the waitlist on that event’s Luma page—plans change and tiles move.
There’s a seat for youHow do you
How do you
mahj?
From “what’s the Charleston?” to “one more round,” choose the table that meets you where you are.
01Just starting
Beginner lesson
Never touched a tile? Perfect. Learn the names, the card, and how a hand comes together.
Find an event02Finding your rhythm
Guided play
You know the basics. We’ll stay close for dealing, passing, questions, and strategy.
Find an event03Ready to roll
Open play
Grab a seat and play independently—with a friendly table and zero shame in asking questions.
Find an eventBragging rights, officiallyWinning looks
Winning looks
good on you.
Made the winning hand? We want receipts. Post a photo in the NYMM Leaderboard WhatsApp group, and we’ll add you to the Leaderboard. (Don’t forget to tell us if you picked your own Mahj tile!) Come back every time we host, keep stacking wins, and see if you can claim the top spot.
Join the leaderboard WhatsApp groupWin it
Call mahj and enjoy your moment.
Snap it
Take a clear photo of your winning hand.
Post it
Drop it in the NYMM WhatsApp group and rev up the chat.
Climb it
Keep coming back, keep winning, keep moving up.
Four friendsOne tableA whole community
Not your typical game nightWe started with
We started with
word of mouth.
In 2024, four friends turned a weekly mahjongg night into a ritual we couldn’t keep to ourselves. Before mahj fever swept the country, we started hosting monthly games in Chanya’s parents’ apartment— pulling up extra chairs and welcoming friends of friends. Now we’re bringing that same around-the-table magic to more people, and we can’t wait to mahj with you.
Today, Not Your Mother’s Mahjong is a growing community of regulars, newcomers, teachers, strategists, and people who mostly came for a drink and left with new friends. We host at the restaurants and bars we already love—because the best way to learn a game is to make a night of it.
Pull up a chairBefore you ask the group chat
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know how to play?+
Not at all. Choose a beginner lesson and we’ll teach you everything from tile names to your first hand.
Can I come alone?+
Absolutely. We’ll help you find a table; many members arrive solo and leave with a new group chat.
What kind of mahjong do you play?+
We teach and play American mahjong (also called American mah jongg), using the current National Mah Jongg League card.
Where are events held?+
At fun restaurants and bars across Manhattan and Brooklyn. Each Luma event includes the exact venue and details.
Will there be food and beverages?+
Yes! We host at bars and restaurants with excellent food and drinks. Come hungry, order generously, and help us show some love to the local spots that make mahj night possible.
Do I need to bring anything?+
Nope—we’ve got the tiles, cards, and everything you need to learn and play. Just bring your game face, good energy, and a willingness to say “one more round.”