Mahj with McMillan

Mahj Made Easy & Open/Guided Play—Lakewood Social Durham
2026-04-21 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-02 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Lakewood Social, 1920 Chapel Hill Rd., Durham, NC, 27707, United States
Mahj Made Easy at Lakewood Social
Join us at Lakewood Social for a relaxed evening of American Mahjong in an indoor/outdoor communal restaurant.
Ready to learn American Mahjong? In this 3-hour class, Mandi makes the game approachable and fun for absolute beginners. You’ll learn the tiles, how to interpret the NMJL card, build walls, make exchanges, and play your first full hand—all in a relaxed, social setting. No experience required! Just bring your curiosity and a little competitive spirit!
Guided Play
Practice makes Mahjong! Join Mandi for a relaxed, small-group play session designed for beginners who want to build confidence and improve their game. You’ll play real hands with light instruction, friendly guidance, and lots of laughs along the way.
Open Play
For players who know the game and want to mix, mingle, and Mahj-on with others. Bring your friends or meet new ones while enjoying great food and drinks.
Seats are limited—reserve early! Perfect for new players or anyone curious about the game of American Mahjong.
Lakewood Social is an indoor/outdoor communal restaurant focused on small bites, sandwiches, & shareables featuring draft beers, wines, & crafted cocktails.
📍 Lakewood Social1920 Chapel Hill Rd.
Durham
🕒 Duration: 3 hours🎴 American Mahjong💡 Tiles and materials provided
Come solo or bring a friend. Let’s mix, mingle, and Mahj-On.

Open & Guided Play (no lesson)—Vinous Sanford
2026-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Vinous Wine Bar, 112 S. Steele St., Sanford, NC, United States
Mahjong Open & Guided Play at Vinous Wine Bar
Join us for an evening of relaxed Mahjong in a warm, welcoming wine bar setting. This session is designed for players who already know the basics and want time at the table with light guidance available as needed.
Bring a friend, grab a table and a bottle to share, and settle in for two hours of play, conversation, and great wine. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available!
🍷 Wine and small plates available for purchase🀄 Open & Guided Play
Gather your Mahjong crew, choose a bottle to share, and enjoy a laid-back night of tiles and wine.

Mahj Made Easy & Open/Guided Play—Wolfe & Porter Raleigh
2026-04-26 16:30 - 19:30 | Wolfe & Porter, 905 W Morgan St., Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
An afternoon of Mahjong, cocktails, and classic ambiance 🍸🀄
Join me at Wolfe & Porter for Mahj Made Easy and Open/Guided Play in a space that celebrates storytelling, curiosity, and craft—the perfect backdrop for a relaxed Mahjong afternoon.
📅 Sunday, April 26🕐 4:30-7:30 pm📍 905 W Morgan St, Raleigh, NC 27603
Whether you’re learning for the first time or just want to play in good company, this one’s all about ease, elegance, and fun. And, Mahjong pairs beautifully with a well-crafted cocktail.
Mahj Made Easy
Ready to learn American Mahjong? In this 3-hour class, Mandi makes the game approachable and fun for absolute beginners. You’ll learn the tiles, how to interpret the NMJL card, build walls, make exchanges, and play your first full hand—all in a relaxed, social setting. No experience required! Just bring your curiosity and a little competitive spirit!
Guided Play
Practice makes Mahjong! Join Mandi for a relaxed, small-group play session designed for beginners who want to build confidence and improve their game. You’ll play real hands with light instruction, friendly guidance, and lots of laughs along the way.
Open Play
For players who know the game and want to mix, mingle, and Mahj-on with others. Bring your friends or meet new ones while enjoying great food and drinks.

RESCHEDULED to 4/27! Mahj Made Easy & Guided/Open Play—Bombshell Holly Springs
2026-04-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum Dr., Holly Springs, 27540, United States
Mahj Made Easy & Guided/Open Play at Bombshell Beer
Join us at Bombshell Beer Company, which USA Today named as one of the 10 Best Women-Led Breweries or Distilleries in the World!
Ready to learn American Mahjong? In this 3-hour class, Mandi makes the game approachable and fun for absolute beginners. You’ll learn the tiles, how to interpret the NMJL card, build walls, make exchanges, and play your first full hand—all in a relaxed, social setting. No experience required! Just bring your curiosity and a little competitive spirit!
Guided Play
Practice makes Mahjong! Join Mandi for a relaxed, small-group play session designed for beginners who want to build confidence and improve their game. You’ll play real hands with light instruction, friendly guidance, and lots of laughs along the way.
Open Play
For players who know the game and want to mix, mingle, and Mahj-on with others. Bring your friends or meet new ones while enjoying great food and drinks.
Seats are limited—reserve early! Perfect for new players or anyone curious about the game of American Mahjong.
Bombshell offers a variety of Bombshell Beers on tap, food trucks Tuesday-Sunday, and live music on the weekends. Check our events calendar for all the details. Bombshell is a dog and family-friendly brewery! And you are always welcome to bring in your own food at ANY time!
📍Bombshell Beer Company | 120 Quantum Dr. | Holly Springs, NC
🕒 Duration: 3 hours🎴 American Mahjong💡 Tiles and materials provided
Come solo or bring a friend. Let’s mix, mingle, and Mahj-On.

Guided & Open Play (NO Lesson)—Hoppy Tales Fuquay
2026-04-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Hoppy Tales, Quaint Plaza 405 Broad St, Suite 213, Fuquay Varina, NC, 27526, United States
American Mahjong: Open & Guided Play at Hoppy Tales
Join us at Hoppy Tales in Quaint Plaza for a relaxed evening of American Mahjong in a fun, self-pour taproom setting.
Whether you’re building confidence after class or just want a welcoming place to play, this session offers the best of both worlds:
✨ Open Play ›› Enjoy full games in a friendly, social environment.✨ Guided Play ›› Light coaching and strategy support available as needed.
Hoppy Tales is a self-pour taproom serving craft beers, cocktails, wine, and small plates, so you can sample something new while you play.
📍 Hoppy TalesQuaint Plaza405 Broad St, Suite 213Fuquay-Varina
🕒 Duration: 2 hours🎴 American Mahjong💡 Tiles and materials provided
Come solo or bring a friend. Let’s mix, mingle, and Mahj-On.

Open/Guided Play (no lesson)—Aperitif Durham
2026-04-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Aperitif, 3105 Shannon Rd Suite 203, Durham, 27707, United States
🍷🀄 American Mahjong at Apéritif
Join us for a relaxed evening of American Mahjong at one of the Triangle’s most charming wine bars.
Whether you’re a seasoned player or still getting comfortable with the game, Guided & Open Play makes it easy to join in. Play at your own pace, ask questions, and enjoy the social side of Mahjong.
Pair your tiles with a glass of wine and light bites while you play in this cozy, European-inspired setting.
✨ Bring a friend or come meet new Mahjong friends at the table!
Guided Play
Practice makes Mahjong! Join Mandi for a relaxed, small-group play session designed for beginners who want to build confidence and improve their game. You’ll play real hands with light instruction, friendly guidance, and lots of laughs along the way.
Open Play
For players who know the game and want to mix, mingle, and Mahj-on with others. Bring your friends or meet new ones while enjoying great food and drinks.

RESCHEDULED! Bams & Jammies Pajama Party
2026-05-02 10:00 - 18:00 | Fuquay-Varina Women’s Club, 602 N Ennis Street, Fuquay Varina, NC, 27526, United States
💤🀄 Bams & Jammies Pajama Party Mahjong
Grab your coziest jammies and get ready for a full day of Mahjong fun—Bams & Jammies style! This pajama-party Mahj event will follow the same relaxed, come-and-play flow you’ve loved at Bloom & Bam and Mrs. Roper Muumuu Mahjong Madness.
💤 Pajamas encouraged! Cute, cozy, funny… all welcome!
🍴 Enjoy light refreshments and a laid-back social vibe throughout the day.
Whether you’re brand new to Mahjong or a seasoned player, this is a feel-good, low-pressure way to play, connect, and have fun—slippers optional, smiles required. 😉
🀄 Mahj Made Easy (Beginners) | 10 AM – 1 PM | $35 Lesson Only: Perfect for beginners or anyone who wants a refresher before jumping into play.
🍸 Guided Play Only | 2 – 6 PM | $25 Structured play with support, tips, and table guidance to help build confidence.
🎲 Open Play/Drop-In | 2 – 6 PM | $25 Comfortable playing on your own? Jump in, mix tables, meet new players, and Mahj-on at your own pace.
✨ Full Day Pass (Lesson & Guided Play) | 10 AM – 6 PM | $50
We just launched our **Sleepwear Collection** — and if you’re coming to the
**Bams & Jammies Pajama Party on 5/2/26**, there’s a little perk waiting for you 👀✨
✔ Pajamas + lounge sets
✔ Sleepwear made for mahj nights
✔ Designed to mix comfort with fun
🎁 Registered guests receive **10% off sleepwear**
⏰ Items are made-to-order, so ordering early is key!
Register for the event ➝ get the code in your email ➝ shop the collection.
🀄 Pajamas optional… but highly encouraged 😉

Mahj Made Easy & Guided/Open Play—Bombshell Holly Springs
2026-05-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum Dr., Holly Springs, 27540, United States

Mahj Made Easy & Open/Guided Play—Hoppy Tales Fuquay
2026-05-06 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-28 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Hoppy Tales, Quaint Plaza 405 Broad St, Suite 213, Fuquay Varina, NC, 27526, United States
Mahj Made Easy at Hoppy Tales
Join us at Hoppy Tales in Quaint Plaza for a relaxed evening of American Mahjong in a fun, self-pour taproom setting.
Ready to learn American Mahjong? In this 3-hour class, Mandi makes the game approachable and fun for absolute beginners. You’ll learn the tiles, how to interpret the NMJL card, build walls, make exchanges, and play your first full hand—all in a relaxed, social setting. No experience required! Just bring your curiosity and a little competitive spirit!
Guided Play
Practice makes Mahjong! Join Mandi for a relaxed, small-group play session designed for beginners who want to build confidence and improve their game. You’ll play real hands with light instruction, friendly guidance, and lots of laughs along the way.
Open Play
For players who know the game and want to mix, mingle, and Mahj-on with others. Bring your friends or meet new ones while enjoying great food and drinks.
Seats are limited—reserve early! Perfect for new players or anyone curious about the game of American Mahjong.
Hoppy Tales is a self-pour taproom serving craft beers, cocktails, wine, and small plates, so you can sample something new while you play.
📍 Hoppy TalesQuaint Plaza405 Broad St, Suite 213Fuquay-Varina
🕒 Duration: 3 hours🎴 American Mahjong💡 Tiles and materials provided
Come solo or bring a friend. Let’s mix, mingle, and Mahj-On.

RESCHEDULED TO 5/28: Mahj Made Easy & Open/Guided Play—Hoppy Tales Fuquay
2026-05-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Hoppy Tales, Quaint Plaza 405 Broad St, Suite 213, Fuquay Varina, NC, 27526, United States
Apologies for the mix-up! We need to reschedule/move to May 28, same time and place.

Mahj Made Easy at Hoppy Tales
Join us at Hoppy Tales in Quaint Plaza for a relaxed evening of American Mahjong in a fun, self-pour taproom setting.
Ready to learn American Mahjong? In this 3-hour class, Mandi makes the game approachable and fun for absolute beginners. You’ll learn the tiles, how to interpret the NMJL card, build walls, make exchanges, and play your first full hand—all in a relaxed, social setting. No experience required! Just bring your curiosity and a little competitive spirit!
Guided Play
Practice makes Mahjong! Join Mandi for a relaxed, small-group play session designed for beginners who want to build confidence and improve their game. You’ll play real hands with light instruction, friendly guidance, and lots of laughs along the way.
Open Play
For players who know the game and want to mix, mingle, and Mahj-on with others. Bring your friends or meet new ones while enjoying great food and drinks.
Seats are limited—reserve early! Perfect for new players or anyone curious about the game of American Mahjong.
Hoppy Tales is a self-pour taproom serving craft beers, cocktails, wine, and small plates, so you can sample something new while you play.
📍 Hoppy TalesQuaint Plaza405 Broad St, Suite 213Fuquay-Varina
🕒 Duration: 3 hours🎴 American Mahjong💡 Tiles and materials provided
Come solo or bring a friend. Let’s mix, mingle, and Mahj-On.

Open & Guided Play—Wine&Design of Chapel Hill
2026-05-23 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-26 13:00 - 15:00 | WINE&DESIGN of Chapel Hill, 1201 Raleigh Road Suite D, Chapel Hill,, NC, 27517, United States
Ready to socialize and play American Mahjong? This is a 2-hour Mahjong session that includes both open and guided play.
In Guided Play, you will enjoy a relaxed, small-group session designed for beginners who want to build confidence and improve their game. You’ll play real hands with light instruction, friendly guidance, and lots of laughs along the way. Playing materials provided; bring your 2026 National Mah Jongg League card if you have one (practice cards are available if you don’t).
Open Play is designed more for players who know the game and want to mix, mingle, and Mahj-on with others. Bring your friends or meet new ones while enjoying great food and drinks. Playing materials provided; bring your 2026 National Mah Jongg League card if you have one (practice cards are available if you don’t)
🍷 Grab your seat and join us for Mahjong, laughs, and great company at Wine & Design of Chapel Hill! Secure your spot now through Wine & Design of Chapel Hill before seats fill: WINE&DESIGN Open & Guided Play
Wine&Design has snacks, charcuterie, ice cream, chips, soda, and water for sale. They also have an ABC Permit and SELL Beer and Wine. They DO NOT allow BYOB or any outside beer or wine. Please arrive 15 minutes before the event starts.

Open/Guided Play (no lesson)—Asali Cafe Cary
2026-05-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Asali Dessert Cafe, 107 Edinburgh Drive, Suite 106-A, Cary, NC, 27511, United States
American Mahjong at Asali Desserts Cafe
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming Mahjong gathering in this beautiful community space.
✨ Open & Guided Play – casual play with help available at the tables
Enjoy coffee, pastries, and great company while learning or playing American Mahjong.
Asali specializes in Mediterranean desserts, cakes, small plates, coffee, teas, and more.
Come for the Mahjong, stay for the community.
Guided Play
Practice makes Mahjong! Join Mandi for a relaxed, small-group play session designed for beginners who want to build confidence and improve their game. You’ll play real hands with light instruction, friendly guidance, and lots of laughs along the way.
Open Play
For players who know the game and want to mix, mingle, and Mahj-on with others. Bring your friends or meet new ones while enjoying great food and drinks.

Guided/Open Play—Bombshell Holly Springs
2026-05-31 13:00 - 16:00 | Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum Dr., Holly Springs, 27540, United States
Guided/Open Play at Bombshell Beer
Join us at Bombshell Beer Company, which USA Today named as one of the 10 Best Women-Led Breweries or Distilleries in the World!
Guided Play
Practice makes Mahjong! Join Mandi for a relaxed, small-group play session designed for beginners who want to build confidence and improve their game. You’ll play real hands with light instruction, friendly guidance, and lots of laughs along the way.
Open Play
For players who know the game and want to mix, mingle, and Mahj-on with others. Bring your friends or meet new ones while enjoying great food and drinks.
Seats are limited—reserve early! Perfect for new players or anyone curious about the game of American Mahjong.
Bombshell offers a variety of Bombshell Beers on tap, food trucks Tuesday-Sunday, and live music on the weekends. Check our events calendar for all the details. Bombshell is a dog and family-friendly brewery! And you are always welcome to bring in your own food at ANY time!
📍Bombshell Beer Company | 120 Quantum Dr. | Holly Springs, NC
🎴 American Mahjong💡 Tiles and materials provided
Come solo or bring a friend. Let’s mix, mingle, and Mahj-On.

Mahj Made Easy & Open/Guided Play—Wolfe & Porter Raleigh
2026-05-31 16:30 - 19:30 | Wolfe & Porter, 905 W Morgan St., Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
An afternoon of Mahjong, cocktails, and classic ambiance 🍸🀄
Join me at Wolfe & Porter for Mahj Made Easy and Open/Guided Play in a space that celebrates storytelling, curiosity, and craft—the perfect backdrop for a relaxed Mahjong afternoon.
🕐 4:30-7:30 pm📍 905 W Morgan St, Raleigh, NC 27603
Whether you’re learning for the first time or just want to play in good company, this one’s all about ease, elegance, and fun. And, Mahjong pairs beautifully with a well-crafted cocktail.
Mahj Made Easy
Ready to learn American Mahjong? In this 3-hour class, Mandi makes the game approachable and fun for absolute beginners. You’ll learn the tiles, how to interpret the NMJL card, build walls, make exchanges, and play your first full hand—all in a relaxed, social setting. No experience required! Just bring your curiosity and a little competitive spirit!
Guided Play
Practice makes Mahjong! Join Mandi for a relaxed, small-group play session designed for beginners who want to build confidence and improve their game. You’ll play real hands with light instruction, friendly guidance, and lots of laughs along the way.
Open Play
For players who know the game and want to mix, mingle, and Mahj-on with others. Bring your friends or meet new ones while enjoying great food and drinks.

Mahj & Mingle: Float & Play
2026-06-06 15:30 - 17:30 | British Swim School, 7337 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27615, United States
Take your Mahj game into the water 💦
Join us for Mahj & Mingle: Float & Play—a one-of-a-kind American Mahjong experience where we’ll be playing on floating mats in the pool. This is a relaxed, social session designed for players who already know the basics and want to play, mingle, and try something totally new.
This is our first Float & Play event, and we’re kicking things off in a private pool setting—perfect for a fun, low-pressure, and slightly adventurous Mahj afternoon.
💦 What to expect:

Floating Mahjong play (in the pool!)
Guided & open play (no formal lesson)
A fun, social, low-pressure atmosphere

💦 What’s included:

Floating mats
Water-safe tiles
Waterproof NMJL card for use during the event
Game support as needed

👉 Important: This is not a beginner lesson. Players should be comfortable with the basics of American Mahjong.

👙 WHAT TO BRING

Swimsuit (you’ll be in the pool!)
Towel
Water-friendly bag for personal items
Optional: cover-up, flip flops, drink/snacks
NO GLASS containers

⚠️ NOTES / EXPECTATIONS

You will be playing in the water—this is part of the experience
Space is limited due to pool capacity
This is a guided play session, not instructional
Exact pool rules will be shared prior to the event

Open/Guided Play (no lesson)—Little Blue Bakehouse Raleigh
2026-06-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Little Blue Bakehouse, 2116-H New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, 27610, United States
American Mahjong at Little Blue Bakehouse
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming Mahjong gathering in this beautiful community space.
✨ Open & Guided Play – casual play with help available at the tables
Enjoy coffee, pastries, and great company while learning or playing American Mahjong.
Even better, events at Little Blue Bakehouse help support Carolina Cares, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of people in Wake County and surrounding communities experiencing food insecurity.
💙 Donations to Carolina Cares are highly encouraged.
Come for the Mahjong, stay for the community.
Guided Play
Practice makes Mahjong! Join Mandi for a relaxed, small-group play session designed for beginners who want to build confidence and improve their game. You’ll play real hands with light instruction, friendly guidance, and lots of laughs along the way.
Open Play
For players who know the game and want to mix, mingle, and Mahj-on with others. Bring your friends or meet new ones while enjoying great food and drinks.

Mahj Made Easy (lesson only/no open play)—Mi Cancun Fuquay
2026-06-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Mi Cancun, 711 N Main St., Fuquay Varina, NC, 27526, United States
Mahj Made Easy at Mi Cancun
Join us at Mi Cancun in Fuquay Varina for Mahj-aritas and a relaxed evening of American Mahjong in a fun, festive setting.
Ready to learn American Mahjong? In this 3-hour class, Mandi makes the game approachable and fun for absolute beginners. You’ll learn the tiles, how to interpret the NMJL card, build walls, make exchanges, and play your first full hand—all in a relaxed, social setting. No experience required! Just bring your curiosity and a little competitive spirit!
Guided & Open Play
Seats are limited—reserve early! Perfect for new players or anyone curious about the game of American Mahjong.
📍 Mi Cancun Fuquay
711 N Main St.Fuquay-Varina
🕒 Duration: 3 hours🎴 American Mahjong💡 Tiles and materials provided
Come solo or bring a friend. Let’s mix, mingle, and Mahj-On.

Island Dreams: Mahj in Paradise
2027-02-26 - 2027-02-28 | The Islander Hotel & Resort, 102 Islander Drive, Emerald Isle, NC, 28594, United States
