Intergenerational Mahjong 101 @ Union Station (CID)
📅- MAY 2, 2026
🚪- 12:30 PM PDT DOORS OPEN
⏰- 1:00-4:00 PM PDT
📍- Union Station, 401 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA
Community Partners: Chinese Information and Service Center (CISC), Filipinotown Seattle, InterIm Community Development Association (InterIm CDA), Kin On, Nikkei Manor, QTMahjong, SCIDpda, Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD), Sound Transit, Wing Luke Museum
Hear the sound of mahjong tiles clicking beneath the Beaux-Arts arches of Union Station. Share in moments of joy and laughter—celebrating a first winning hand, a rare one, or a win made together.
Whether you learned at the table with grandparents or are picking up the tiles for the first time, join us for an intergenerational gathering rooted in connection, memory, and play. Together, we’re bringing a piece of home into a shared public space.
It’s mahjong tea-time.
East, south, west, north. Gather your people and join us for this FREE, PRIVATE EVENT. Space is limited; RSVP (see button above) encouraged! Walk-ins welcome.
Bring a set if you have one.
Schedule:
12:30 PM Doors Open
1:15-2:15 PM Lessons for Beginners (13-tile Hong Kong-style)
1:00-4:00 PM All levels open play! Kids activities! Light snacks & raffle
Share your style, your pace, and your stories, just like home! Points optional. No gambling.
Community Partners:
Chinese Information and Service Center (CISC), Filipinotown Seattle, InterIm Community Development Association (InterIm CDA), Kin On, Nikkei Manor, QTMahjong, SCIDpda, Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD), Sound Transit, Wing Luke Museum
Union Station and ADA Accessibility
Union Station is a large, historic transit hub with wide, open indoor spaces and high ceilings. The main hall is at street level with step-free entry points, and most public areas are accessible without stairs. Elevators are available where needed for access to private areas.
Restrooms are located on-site, including accessible stalls. Seating is available throughout the space, though it may be limited during busy times.
Lighting is primarily a mix of natural daylight from large windows and overhead indoor lighting. The station can be active and sometimes noisy, with announcements and foot traffic. There may be periods of crowding, especially during peak visitation times.
Entrances are street-level and connect directly to surrounding sidewalks and transit options. Service animals are welcome.
If you have specific access needs or questions before attending, we encourage you to reach out so we can help you plan your visit. Please email winglukeprograms@gmail.com
Language interpretation and accommodation are available. Please contact Wing Luke Museum @ winglukeprograms@gmail.com. Accommodation requests by Monday, April 27, are appreciated.
About Mahjong in Our Community
Mahjong has long been played in homes across Asian and NHPI communities. It’s passed between generations at kitchen tables, during family gatherings, and in everyday moments.
Today, the game is also finding new life in public spaces, where friends and strangers gather to play, learn, and connect. This event brings those two worlds together: the intimacy of home and the energy of community.
In Seattle’s Chinatown–International District and across the region, people play many styles of mahjong originating from Asia, including Hong Kong (13-tile), Filipino, Szechuan, Japanese Riichi, and more. During open play, tables may use different styles, and participants are welcome to join, observe, and learn from one another.
Many styles share a common foundation, especially the 13-tile format. Pre-register for the Mahjong 101 session to learn or refresh the basics, then explore different variations and play across traditions.