JO House of MahJOng

Welcome to JO House of MahJOng

At JO House of MahJOng, all are welcome! Whoever you are, wherever you're from, we're a community built on connection, laughter, and the belief that great games bring people together across every background and identity.

Our lessons and events are designed to help players build confidence, learn at their own pace, and enjoy the journey. We believe the best games are filled with laughter, encouragement, and new friendships. Pull up a chair, join the table, and discover why so many people fall in love with Mahjong.

Elevated Tile “Therapy”

All lessons, guided play sessions, open play, and other events are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. Once a session fills, registration will close, so we encourage booking early to secure your spot.

We can’t wait to Welcome you to our House of MahJOng!

Events!

Upcoming Events

We have a variety of events planned over the next few months, with new opportunities being added all the time! Whether you're a seasoned player or brand new to the game, we offer many ways to Mahj—come join us and be part of the fun.

We love teaching, and we love Mahj! Have friends, family members, or colleagues who want to learn? Looking to host an open play night, private lesson, or special event? We offer private events and customized lessons for groups of all sizes. From a fun weekend activity to a corporate team-building event, we're here to help bring people together through Mahjong. Please reach out to us for additional information.

July 9th, 2026 at Root’s Wine Bar & Kitchen

July 25th, 2026 at The House of Mahjong

Intro to Mahjong! - July 25th Intro to Mahjong! - July 25th
Intro to Mahjong! - July 25th
$50.00

Welcome to our House of MahJOng where, in this light and intimate setting, we will guide you through the game of Mahjong, This class is geared towards new players where you will learn the basics. You will leave with a good understanding of the game, more confidence, and with new friends!

Snacks, Drinks, and Fun are provided!

*actual location will be given closer to event. The event will be held in the Museum District/Riverside Terrace area

Open Play - July 9th Open Play - July 9th
Open Play - July 9th
$40.00

Join us for a fun evening of open play mahjong at the cozy Roots Wine Bar (3107 Leeland St.)! This event is perfect for players who already know the game and are looking for a great group to play with. Your ticket includes food and a drink credit, so come ready to sip, snack, and play. Our hosts will be on hand throughout the night to help with any questions. Grab a glass, shuffle the tiles, and let the tile ‘therapy’ begin.

4:00PM - 7:00PM

6:30PM - 8:30PM

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Follow Our Journey

About Us

Hi, Houston. We’re Jacobo + Olivia, the J + O behind JO House of MahJOng.

When Jacobo and his husband moved in next door, a connection was instantly formed. When Olivia’s kids go to bed, the tiles come out and our husbands practically beg to join us. So we decided… why not let everyone in on this?

JO House of MahJOng is for the curious, the competitive, the husbands who keep watching over your shoulder, the girls, gays, and theys who haven’t found their hobby yet, and anyone who’s ever felt like mahjong “wasn’t for them.”

Babes, American Mahjong is for you and there isn’t a friendlier place to learn!

Whether you’re a long time player or brand new to the game, come join us! We’ll teach you how to play American Mahjong!

🀄️ Consider this your official invitation to Mahj this summer. Whether you’re already calling “Mahjong!” in your sleep or have no idea what a Charleston is, we’ve got a seat for you. 🥂 Open Play Night 📍 Root’s Wine
🀄️ Consider this your official invitation to Mahj this summer. Whether you’re already calling “Mahjong!” in your sleep or have no idea what a Charleston is, we’ve got a seat for you. 🥂 Open Play Night 📍 Root’s Wine Bar & Kitchen 📅 July 9 | 6:30 PM ✨ Intro to Mahjong 📍 JO House of Mahjong 📅 July 25 | 4:00 PM Good tiles are great. Good company is better. Join us for an evening of tile therapy, laughter, and the kind of community that keeps people coming back for “just one more game.” See link in bio for tickets!
It’s Mahjong, baby 😉
Meet Jacob and Olivia, the J + O behind JO House of MahJOng 👋 Jacob — The man who owns 30 mahjong sets (yes, thirty), has a gift for making every person in the room feel like the most interesting person there, and will personally make sure yo
Meet Jacob and Olivia, the J + O behind JO House of MahJOng 👋 Jacob — The man who owns 30 mahjong sets (yes, thirty), has a gift for making every person in the room feel like the most interesting person there, and will personally make sure your husband/boyfriend/guy friend feels just as welcome as everyone else. He’s a huge reason tonight feels like the best night out you’ve had in months. Olivia — The reason you will leave tonight knowing how to play American mahjong. She’s the one who makes it click, and trust us, it will click. She also started this whole thing with a set of tiles, a bottle of wine, and introducing the game to her next-door neighbor, Jacob. Together they are JO House of Mahjong, and tonight is their very first event. We’ll see you at 4 PM @Beautyloonsbyliz Studio 🥂
Grab a seat for our first MahJOng & Chisme chat with Jacob & Olivia 🀄️ Olivia & Jacob both share how they got into American mahjong, and eventually started JO House of MahJOng together! Follow along for more behind-the-scenes chats with J&O. We hope to see you at our first Houston Mahjong event this weekend 😘
POV: you’re attending your first mahjong event and have no idea what’s about to happen. Here’s what you can expect at our first Houston Mahjong event, this Saturday at 4 PM 👇 🍷 You arrive @beautyloonsbyliz Studio and are greeted with a hug. (We’re huggers over here) 🥂 You grab a drink + meet your table. 🀄 We teach you the basics and you play your first hand. 🎁 We pull a raffle winner to take home their own tile set 🥹 You leave knowing how to play American mahjong. And hopefully a new group chat. If you haven’t grabbed your ticket yet, do so now at the link in our bio! We’d love to have you 😘 PS Peep the location where we’ll be hosting our July open play event 😉
We hope to see you at our first Houston Mahjong event this Saturday, June 13th! Whether you’re new to the game or have been playing for years, we would love to have you at our table 😘 Link in bio for ticket information.
Coming from two people who never tell themselves ‘no’, it is absolutely okay to treat yo self 😌 Speaking of treating yourself, come hang out with us June 13th @beautyloonsbyliz Studio for our first Houston Mahjong Event. Each ticket enters you into a raffle for your very own mahjong set! Grab your spot now in the link in our bio 🀄️
This one’s for the Houstonians who’ve always been curious but never had a chance to sit down and learn how to play mahjong. June 13th we’re hosting our first ever beginner-friendly mahjong night at @beautyloonsbyliz Studio. We’re talking gameplay, good drinks, and a raffle for a brand new mahjong set 🎉 This event is perfect for: → The mahjong-curious who finally want in → The friend group that needs something new → The girls, gays, and theys looking for their people → The competitive ones who will absolutely take this too seriously (we love you) Spots are limited. Tickets in the link in our bio 🀄
Want to get in the room where it happens 😉🀄️ We’ve still got seats left at our beginner-friendly mahjong class June 13th @beautyloonsbyliz Studio. Tickets on sale now at the link in bio! PS Each ticket enters you into our raffle to take home your own mahjong set!
Let this be your sign to get the gang out of the group chat and to our first Houston Mahjong event @beautyloonsbyliz Studio June 13th 🀄️ Tickets on sale in the link in bio! PS There’s a discount for a table of 4 😉
If you plan your cocktails around what coordinates with the mahjong tiles you bring to game night, we should be friends 🍸🀄️😉
Which Taylor Swift song are you? 🤭
Which Taylor Swift song are you? 🤭
If there’s one piece of advice we would share to beginner mahjong players: Keep. It. Simple. New to the game and want to learn how to play American Mahjong? Come to our first mahjong event in Houston on June 13th @beautyloonsbyliz Studio! Tickets are available at the link in bio. Oh and every ticket enters you into a raffle to take your own mahjong set home! Don’t miss out 😘
Houston, we’ve got a table with your name on it. 🀄 Our first-ever American Mahjong event is June 13 at @beautyloonsbyliz Studio and we are SO ready to teach you how to play American Mahjong. Here’s what to expect at your first JO House
Houston, we’ve got a table with your name on it. 🀄 Our first-ever American Mahjong event is June 13 at @beautyloonsbyliz Studio and we are SO ready to teach you how to play American Mahjong. Here’s what to expect at your first JO House of MahJOng Event: - An intro to American Mahjong (perfect for beginners!) - Food + drinks that match the ambiance - A room full of people who are just as new to this as you are The event is $50/person, or snag a discounted rate when you book a full table of 4. Each ticket reserved gets an entry toward our raffle for your very own mahjong set! Grab your spot before they’re sold out! Link in bio.
We take our tile therapy very seriously.
🀄️ Consider this your official invitation to Mahj this summer. Whether you’re already calling “Mahjong!” in your sleep or have no idea what a Charleston is, we’ve got a seat for you. 🥂 Open Play Night 📍 Root’s Wine
It’s Mahjong, baby 😉
Meet Jacob and Olivia, the J + O behind JO House of MahJOng 👋 Jacob — The man who owns 30 mahjong sets (yes, thirty), has a gift for making every person in the room feel like the most interesting person there, and will personally make sure yo
Grab a seat for our first MahJOng & Chisme chat with Jacob & Olivia 🀄️ Olivia & Jacob both share how they got into American mahjong, and eventually started JO House of MahJOng together! Follow along for more behind-the-scenes chats with
POV: you’re attending your first mahjong event and have no idea what’s about to happen. Here’s what you can expect at our first Houston Mahjong event, this Saturday at 4 PM 👇 🍷 You arrive @beautyloonsbyliz Studio and are greeted
We hope to see you at our first Houston Mahjong event this Saturday, June 13th! Whether you’re new to the game or have been playing for years, we would love to have you at our table 😘 Link in bio for ticket information.
Coming from two people who never tell themselves ‘no’, it is absolutely okay to treat yo self 😌 Speaking of treating yourself, come hang out with us June 13th @beautyloonsbyliz Studio for our first Houston Mahjong Event. Each ticket ent
This one’s for the Houstonians who’ve always been curious but never had a chance to sit down and learn how to play mahjong. June 13th we’re hosting our first ever beginner-friendly mahjong night at @beautyloonsbyliz Studio. We&rsq
Want to get in the room where it happens 😉🀄️ We’ve still got seats left at our beginner-friendly mahjong class June 13th @beautyloonsbyliz Studio. Tickets on sale now at the link in bio! PS Each ticket enters you into our raffle to take hom
Let this be your sign to get the gang out of the group chat and to our first Houston Mahjong event @beautyloonsbyliz Studio June 13th 🀄️ Tickets on sale in the link in bio! PS There’s a discount for a table of 4 😉
If you plan your cocktails around what coordinates with the mahjong tiles you bring to game night, we should be friends 🍸🀄️😉
Which Taylor Swift song are you? 🤭
If there’s one piece of advice we would share to beginner mahjong players: Keep. It. Simple. New to the game and want to learn how to play American Mahjong? Come to our first mahjong event in Houston on June 13th @beautyloonsbyliz Studio! Ti
Houston, we’ve got a table with your name on it. 🀄 Our first-ever American Mahjong event is June 13 at @beautyloonsbyliz Studio and we are SO ready to teach you how to play American Mahjong. Here’s what to expect at your first JO House
We take our tile therapy very seriously.
@JOHouseofMahJOng