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Keep Mahjing On is back at MOJO Coffee Company with three upcoming American Mahjong nights in Hoboken, Hudson County, NJ. First up is a beginner-only American Mahjong 101 class on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 801 Bloomfield Street. Two later nights, Thursday, January 14, 2027, and Thursday, February 4, 2027, offer both a beginner class and guided open play in the same evening.
Our team likes this lineup because it gives Hudson County newcomers a clear place to start and gives returning players a table to practice, all at the same familiar Hoboken coffee shop.
Keep Mahjing On has canceled its Nov. 19 Mahj Giving night at MOJO. That earlier story is still up here. The dates below take its place.
American Mahjong 101 at MOJO on Dec. 16
The December 16 class is a two-hour introduction for brand-new players. No experience is necessary. According to the Eventbrite listing, instructors will cover tile recognition, how to read the National Mah Jongg League card, the Charleston and the basics of gameplay using National Mah Jongg League rules. Students learn in pairs around a Mahjong table, with the instructor guiding them step by step.
This night is lesson-only. There is no separate open play session.
A ticket includes two hours of beginner instruction, all class materials (tiles, racks, mats and loaner National Mah Jongg League cards), a beginner guide to take home, and light bites served by MOJO. The event is BYOB. Tickets are listed at $97.88 on Eventbrite, and seats are limited.
Jan. 14 and Feb. 4: Two Ways to Play in One Night
The January 14 Mahj at MOJO and February 4 Galentine’s Mahj at MOJO nights are what organizer Shanna Gottlieb, owner of Keep Mahjing On, described as hybrid events. Each one runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the same Bloomfield Street shop and offers two ticket options:
- Mahj 101, for beginners: No experience is necessary. Instructors introduce the tiles, the National Mah Jongg League card, the Charleston and the fundamentals of American Mahjong. Students learn in pairs around a table. Tickets are listed at $87.21 on Eventbrite, and Mahj 101 tickets include a beginner guide to take home.
- Guided Open Play, for players who know the basics: This is for people who have completed at least one instructional Mahjong lesson and already understand how to play. Instructors circulate to answer questions and offer light guidance, but this is not a lesson. If you are brand new, the organizer asks you to register for Mahj 101 instead. Tickets are listed at $65.87 on Eventbrite.
On both of these nights, snacks will be served and the event is BYOB. MOJO Coffee Company will be closed for regular coffee shop service during the event. Keep Mahjing On provides all Mahjong equipment and instructional materials.
January 14 tickets are on sale now. February 4 tickets go on sale Friday, November 13.
A Galentine’s Anniversary on Feb. 4
The February 4 night also marks a milestone. Keep Mahjing On hosted its first Mahjong event at MOJO in February 2025 for Galentine’s Day, and the organizer is calling this year’s gathering its two-year anniversary. The listing invites guests to wear red or pink.
On its event pages, Keep Mahjing On says it has taught more than 500 students from Hoboken and the surrounding communities since that first night.
How to Register and What to Know
Register through each event’s Eventbrite page, or browse all three on the organizer’s MOJO Coffee Company collection. Future classes are also listed at keepmahjingon.com/events.
- You can come alone. The organizer will pair you with another participant.
- If you want to sit with friends, note who you are attending with when you register. Seating requests cannot be guaranteed.
- You do not need to bring a set or a Mahjong card. Loaner cards stay with Keep Mahjing On.
- Cancellations made at least seven days before an event are eligible for a refund. Tickets are nonrefundable within seven days of the event.
- If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, the organizer asks you to contact Keep Mahjing On before the event.
Make a Night of It in Hoboken
Looking for more to do around town? Check our Hoboken weekend guide, or browse things to do in Hudson County in November as the holiday season gets underway.
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Featured photo: MOJO Coffee Company, Hoboken / Google
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