# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Learn Cantonese Mahjong
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Been wanting to learn Mahjong? Tried learning American Mahjong, but the card frustrated you? Looking for a new way to challenge yourself and keep your mind active? Looking to connect with a community that is growing across our city and builds new friendships??? THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU!

Mahj Around Town will be hosting a day of Mahjong at St. John's Episcopal Church in their Parish Hall. A day welcome to all levels of players, from never having heard of mahjong to tournament-level champions!

Tables and Tiles provided (but feel free to bring and show off tiles that you love - that is part of the fun!)

Dedicated teaching sessions will take place at 1pm and 4pm with open play occurring for the whole session. Feel free to come and go as you please, or stick around for the whole day. There will be plenty of opportunities to:
   -improve your playing strategy
   -meet other players
   -connect with a group for playing regularly 
   -take a break from playing, enjoy refreshments and the company of new friends.

Drinks and snacks provided. 

Already know how to play Cantonese/HK style Mahjong? Come and meet other players!

Mahj Around Town was started this summer as a way to connect people over a common interest - Mahjong. Our mission is to build meaningful connections with others in an intentional, greater community extending beyond just a game night. 

If you are planning to attend, PLEASE RSVP here so we can plan accordingly:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D45A4AA2CABF9C25-66521517-learn

CLICK THE GET TICKETS LINK

or email us at mahjaroundtown217@gmail.com

If your friend decides to join you at the last minute, that is fine! Bring them!

Come join the fun!


**We recognize the evolution of this traditional game from region to region across the globe. We do not claim to know everything, other than what we have learned. We hope that you will come along with us on this journey and open yourself up to one of the many variations of the game played around the world!**
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/decatur/learn-cantonese-mahjong/200030841264632
- **Event Categories**: Sports, Contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Decatur
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: St. John's Episcopal Church - Decatur, IL
- **lat**: 39.84625557143
- **long**: -88.956490371428
- **full address**: St. John's Episcopal Church - Decatur, IL, 501 N Main St, Decatur, IL 62523-1004, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Learn Cantonese Mahjong being held?
  - **A:** Learn Cantonese Mahjong takes place on Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm at St. John's Episcopal Church - Decatur, IL, 501 N Main St, Decatur, IL 62523-1004, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Learn Cantonese Mahjong?
  - **A:** Learn Cantonese Mahjong is organized by Mahj Around Town.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Learn Cantonese Mahjong is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Decatur, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Learn Cantonese Mahjong sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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