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Celebrate Friendship Day at Aslin with mahjong, drinks and friends! Beginners welcome, hosted social play, and raffle prizes included.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Celebrate Friendship Day<\/strong> with Friends with Mahj Benefits: Mahjong on Tap at Aslin Alexandria!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether you’re discovering American Mahjong for the first time or you’re an experienced player looking for a fun night out, join us for an evening of laughter, great conversation, and community at Aslin Beer Company<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Enjoy approximately 2\u00bd hours<\/strong> of mahjong, connection, and fun. We’ll offer Mahjong 101<\/strong> for beginners and Hosted Social Play<\/strong> for experienced players. No prior experience is necessary<\/strong> for Mahjong 101, and all equipment is provided\u2014simply bring yourself and we’ll take care of the rest!<\/p>\n

This month’s Friendship Day theme is all about bringing people together. Bring a friend, make a friend, or reconnect with familiar faces around the mahjong table.<\/strong> As a special Friendship Day bonus, bring someone who’s new to Mind Your Mahjong and you’ll both receive an extra raffle ticket!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your ticket includes:<\/h3>\n

\ud83c\udc04 Mahjong 101 instruction or<\/strong> Hosted Social Play
\n\ud83c\udf81 Raffle prizes
\n\ud83c\udf7f Light snacks
\n\ud83c\udf89 A welcoming community and an evening of connection<\/p>\n

Playing Hosted Social Play?<\/strong> Please bring your 2026 National Mahjong League (NMJL) card.<\/strong> Cards will also be available for purchase at the event for $20<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Craft beer, cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages, and food are available for purchase throughout the evening.<\/p>\n

Advance registration is highly encouraged. Walk-ins are welcome if space allows.<\/p>\n

Whether you’re coming with friends or arriving solo, you’ll be welcomed into a fun, supportive community where everyone has a seat at the table.<\/p>\n

Pull up a chair\u2014we’d love to have you at the table.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hosted by Mind Your Mahjong, a veteran- and woman-owned small business dedicated to building community through American Mahjong.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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