Join us for this American Mahjong micro-residency—multiple all-level sessions—offered by visiting instructor G. Fitzpatrick (National Mah Jongg League Rules). Boost brain power and build community. Mahjong is a moving meditation in a game format!
REGISTRATION-INTEREST FORM - All sessions are free and open to the public.
Responses will help us assign levels to the time slots below. You will be emailed details as they become available.
Mahjong sets will be provided.
Whether you'd like to learn Mahjong or you already love the game and want to sharpen your skills, join us for a variety of curated sessions March 24-27, 2026. This event has been created to appeal to the full range of player experience. Register to attend any of the sessions!
NOVICE - NMJL 101
Begin with the basics of National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules, also known as American Mahjong. No experience required.
INTERMEDIATE - NMJL 102: Advanced Skills and Concept Building
Some playing experience and basic game vocabulary required.
MAHJ MASTERS - NMJL 103 - Strategic Play Bootcamp
Playing etiquette, faster pace of play, and conquering the pivot highlighted.
NMJL 104 - Supervised Open Play
4-player, 3-player, and 2-player format instruction available.
Session Times. Responses to our registration-interest form will help us assign levels to the time slots below. You will be emailed details as they become available.
Tuesday March 24; Wednesday March 25; & Friday, March 27
10:00-11:30am
1:00-2:30pm
3:00-4:30pm
6:00-7:30pm
Thursday, March 26
10:00-11:30am
Tue, Mar 24 2026
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Fri, Mar 27 2026
10:00am-7:00pm
Contemplative Commons 401 (Studio 4A)
Contemplative Sciences Center
403 Emmet Street S.
Charlottesville, VA 22903
United States