Washington DC|Local Event
A Pop-up Mahjong Social Club Looks Toward Its Permanent Home
Event Details
ARLINGTON, VA
Some spaces are temporary by design. Others become something harder to leave.
After 11 weeks of tiles clicking, laughter echoing, and strangers turning into friends at its pop-up next to El Rey, Montahj Social will host a gathering that feels less like an ending and more like a shift in rhythm.
On May 1st, from 3PM to 11PM, Montahj Social is celebrating with a FlashMahj Social Tournament & Reception and inviting the community to celebrate what’s been built and what’s already in motion.
Event Details:
FlashMahj Social Tournament & Reception
$25 Registration
Social play, prizes, music, drink specials, and shopping
Complimentary light bites
May 1, 2026 @ 3PM to 11PM
4201 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA (in the Ballston Exchange next to El Rey)
RSVP Link: https://montahjflashmahjballston.rsvpify.com
In just a few short weeks, the Ballston pop-up transformed into something alive:
300+ guests moved through a single Open House
400+ people learned to play Mahjong
190+ gathered at corporate events and private parties
200+ matches of friendly social play
Multiple styles of mahjong shared the same tables through new partnerships
A growing community returned, again and again
“What unfolded here was not meant to stay contained, It was always going to move, to grow.” Dana Moss
And move it will.
Behind the scenes, Montahj Social is building toward something more permanent: a dedicated home designed for community, learning, and play of all styles to coexist under one roof. Until then, the work continues in motion. Founder Dana Moss (@DanaMahj) is planning gatherings that continue to center play as a form of connection and cultural exchange. But movement doesn’t mean disappearance. Stay tuned to see where Montahj Social gatherings will pop up next.
Follow Montahj Social on all social media platforms for upcoming events, follow founder Dana Moss' journey with Mahjong (@DanaMahj), and see Montahj as it continues to take root with a more permanent home, table by table.
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