Welcome to your new favorite hobby!

Discover the joy of mahjong with my Mahjong 101 Beginner Lesson—perfect for those starting with no experience at all! In a fun, relaxed setting, you’ll go from absolute beginner to confidently understanding the fundamentals of play. We’ll cover everything from the tiles to set-up to the basics of game play. By the end, you’ll be ready to join a game, connect with others, and enjoy the thrill of calling "Mahjong!"

Thursday February 19th

6:30-8:30pm

In partnership with Carleen Bright Arboretum. Lesson is located in the white chapel building on the Arboretum grounds. Parking is located by the Pavilion or across the street.

The Birdie Card was thoughtfully designed to remove the barriers to learning mahjong. Created by Certified Mahjong Instructor Sarah Nazarian, this simplified card helps beginners gain confidence and joy in playing the game - and also provides a way to level up your play as you advance!

Each Birdie Card includes only a concise selection of hands making it easier to focus and reducing the overwhelm that often comes with learning. The interior hands match the hands on The Bear Cub Card, and the additional optional panel includes the more complex addition hands, year, quint, and singles and pairs hands. There is a level for everyone and you can level-up as you increase your skills!

Every detail has been refined with beginners in mind:

• Simple groupings — most hands use 3–4 tile groupings, making it easy to call for Jokers and avoid tricky singles and pairs.

• Minimal singles

• Helpful symbols — each line includes an icon, making it easy to track your chosen hand and clearly communicate your winning line to others. This is an especially helpful tool for beginners!

• Exposed hands only — eliminating the frustration of concealed hands while you’re still building skills.

• Easy pivoting — hands are intentionally designed to make switching between lines simple, boosting early success and confidence.

• Levels of play - an additional panel of options for those wanting to advance.

The Birdie Card also includes a leveled learning system that builds understanding and skill in a fun, approachable way—helping beginners feel capable, confident, and ready to call “Mahjong!”

Looking for something fun (and cozy) to look forward to this winter? Join our 4-week Winter Mahjong League, open to players of all levels - whether you’re newer to the game or a seasoned pro.

What to expect:

Dinner included every week at Jorge’s Cantina

Organized league-style play (friendly and fun!)

Connection with other local players

A guaranteed winter night out - and dinner provided - without the planning!

Weekly prizes and a Bird Bam Boutique Tile Set Grand Prize!

4 weeks total:

Monday February 2

Monday February 16

Monday February 23

Monday March 2

$160 total (just $40 per week, which includes your dinner!)

Limited spots - no drop-ins once we begin.

All you have to do is show up - we take care of the rest! Get ready to eat, play, and declare “Mahjong!”

Scores from your top three nights count towards the Grand Prize!

Hosted by:

Leslie Loves Mahjong

Mama Bear Mahjong

TXAGS Mahjong