Mahjong De-Stress Night Opens November 4 in Alexandria, Beginners Can Learn American Mahjong On Site
Alexandria, Virginia — From 6:30 to 9 p.m. on November 4, Aslin Beer Company at 847 South Pickett Street in Alexandria will host a beginner mahjong night called "Sweet Relief: Mahj & Unwind," organized by Mind Your Mahjong. The date was chosen on purpose: November 4 is both National Stress Awareness Day and National Candy Day, and the organizers hope a table of mahjong and some light bites will help people unwind from busy lives.
The evening has two tracks, a beginner lesson and hosted open play. First-time players can learn the tiles, the National Mah Jongg League card and the basics of American mahjong in a friendly setting, while experienced players can join open tables directly. Light bites and a raffle are also on offer.
Organizers note that space is limited and recommend reserving early; participants are asked to bring their 2026 National Mah Jongg League card. For Chinese families and mahjong lovers in Northern Virginia, it is a low-barrier community gathering where parents can learn the game and make friends together with teenagers or grandparents.
(Source: Mind Your Mahjong)
Source: Mind Your Mahjong
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Photo: 图：麻将牌。Lian Jiayuan 摄，CC0，经 Wikimedia Commons。 / Photo: Mahjong tiles. By Lian Jiayuan, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
