Mahjong Guided Play at à la Main

Schedule

Mon Jul 13 2026 at 10:00 am to 12:30 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

à la main | apothecary and refillery | Glen Ellyn | Glen Ellyn, IL

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Come play your favorite game and join our mahjong community in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere!
About this Event

Come mahj with us! Lisa from Blue Tiger Mahj Club will be on hand to help you continue to practice the game and answer all of your American mahjong questions. We will be sure to cover all sections of the NMJL card and go more in depth on the Charleston. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while you get your mahj-on in a relaxed, fun, & friendly atmosphere!

••• Please bring your National Mah Jongg League card if you have one •••


Note that this event is for players who have already taken Beginner Mahjong 101 or those who already know how to play American mahjong


Ticket Price Includes (When you purchase a ticket, you are helping to support two small businesses! Thank you so much in advance!):

• All mahjong game pieces, accessories, and teaching aids available for use during the event

• Complementary coffee, herbal tea, and water

• 10% off purchases from à la Main the day of the event


Agenda

9:45 - 10:00am • Player arrival, get your drink, find a seat

10:00 - 12:30pm • Mahjong Play

Players: Please finish up your final game at 12:30pm or earlier


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About Lisa, Blue Tiger Mahj Club Founder & Instructor :

I first entered the world of mahjong while living as an expat in Singapore some 15 years ago. What began as a social outlet quickly became a meaningful cultural experience. Immersed in a community deeply influenced by Chinese culture, I discovered that mahjong was far more than a pastime—it was a bridge to connection, history, and belonging.
After returning to the US, I learned American mahjong with my mom and soon began teaching family and friends. As the game grew in popularity, I combined my passion for mahjong with my love for teaching, formally launching my business in 2024 to grow the mahjong community in the western Chicago suburbs.
As a graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in teaching, I draw on my background as a teacher to make mahjong approachable and engaging. I carefully break down complex concepts into simple, step-by-step lessons that help students gain confidence and understanding. I believe anyone can learn and love this game! My mission is to bring people together through mahjong - building friendships and lifelong connections one tile at a time! 🩷🀄️


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Important Things to Note:

**Due to limited capacity, all ticket sales are final.

**Tickets are non-transferrable to another date and only tickets sold through this Eventbrite link will be honored. This is to protect you from scams.

**Since this is a game where four players is best, please kindly inform us if you cannot attend 48hrs or more prior to event so we can attempt to find appropriate numbers of players.


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Where is it happening?

à la main | apothecary and refillery | Glen Ellyn, 532 Pennsylvania Avenue, Glen Ellyn, United States

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Tickets

USD 60.54

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