Mahj at Popps

Name: Mahj at Popps
Start: 2026-02-22T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-22T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Popps Packing

Schedule

Sun Feb 22 2026 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Popps Packing | Hamtramck, MI

Join Faina Lerman & Yuen Hom for a fun Mahjong lesson at Popps Packing in Hamtramck! Limited spots—reserve now!
About this Event

Mahjong Lesson at Popps Packing: 10 AM - 12 PM
$50 for the lesson

Come learn the classic game of Mahjong (American Mahjong) at Popps Packing, a long-standing art studio and creative hub in Hamtramck! Faina Lerman, artist and director of Popps Packing and Yuen Hom, artist and creative professional, are sharing their 20+ years of Mahjong expertise with you.

You’ll start with the basics: setting up the game, drawing, discarding, and getting into the rhythm of the game—including the famous Charleston (the initial tile exchange). Learn how to build hands and discover strategies for organizing your tiles. Plus, get the hang of reading the (NMJL)Mahjong card to match tiles with hands. And of course, you’ll love the sound and beauty of the clinking tiles!

Light refreshements will be provided.

After the lesson, stick around for a friendly yet competitive game of Mahjong!
$75 for lesson + Open Mahjong

Open Mahjong: 1 PM - 3 PM
$25 for Open Mahjong

Already know the game? Just want to join for Open Mahjong? It’s only $25 for open play!

Limited spots available. Be sure to reserve your spot now!

Questions: Reach out to Faina Lerman at [email protected]

Agenda

🕑: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mahj Lesson

Info: Fundamental Setup: Learning to build walls
Gameplay Mechanics: Mastering the draw-and-discard process, which proceeds counterclockwise.
The Card (American Style): Understanding how to read the NMJL card to match tiles with required hands, which is essential for, this style of play.
Sets and Winning: Forming combinations, including Pongs (three identical), Kongs (four identical), and Quints (five identical), using jokers as substitutes.
Strategies: Tips on organizing tiles by suits and numbers, and recognizing when to pick up a discard.

🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Open Mahjong

Info: Open Play for experienced players. We will have tables and tiles ready to go, but feel free to bring your own. We love to see different sets. New players , who just completed the leeson are welcome to try out their new skills.