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Join a group of other Kansas City young adults for a fun, beginner-friendly series where you’ll learn the game, meet new people, and pick up a hobby you won’t want to put down!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo experience needed; we will teach you everything from dealing your first hand to calling your first mahjong! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/1f4c5\/72.png\" draggable=\"false\" aria-label=\"📅\" alt=\"📅\" class=\"an1\" data-emoji=\"📅\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tuesdays | August 4, 11 \u0026amp; 18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/1f555\/72.png\" draggable=\"false\" aria-label=\"🕕\" alt=\"🕕\" class=\"an1\" data-emoji=\"🕕\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6:00–8:00 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 1: Learn the Basics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ll cover the history of American Mahjong, learn the lingo, get to know the tiles and the National Mahjong League card, and walk through a game together step by step.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 2: Practice \u0026amp; Play\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ll review what you’ve learned, practice the Charleston, and play a guided game with strategy tips and plenty of time to ask questions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 3: You’ve Got This!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’ll play a full game with your fellow beginners in a relaxed, low-pressure setting. We’ll still be there to help, but this is your chance to build confidence before joining future open play nights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour Ticket Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree 2-hour classes (6 hours of instruction)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAn official \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2026 National Mahjong League Card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Quarter Life Mahj cheat sheet to take home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight snacks \u0026amp; drinks each week\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/1f49a\/72.png\" draggable=\"false\" aria-label=\"💚\" alt=\"💚\" class=\"an1\" data-emoji=\"💚\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $130 per person\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the end of the series, you’ll know how to play, feel confident sitting down at a Mahjong table, and have a group of people to show up to more QLM events with!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpots are intentionally limited to keep the group small, social, and beginner-friendly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet Your Host\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike many twenty-somethings,\u003cem\u003e Ally Kmiecik\u003c\/em\u003e was looking for a hobby that felt more meaningful than another evening spent scrolling. 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