A gathering place for American Mahjong, gracious hospitality, and time around the table.ANDOVER, Massachusetts &mdash; The Hidden Parlor is coming to Park Street in downtown Andover.
The Hidden Parlor Society announces the anticipated August 2026 opening of The Hidden Parlor, a dedicated American Mahjong parlor created for open play, leagues, guided sessions, curated events, and connection around the table.
The Hidden Parlor will offer reserved tables, regular operating hours, concierge service, and thoughtful programming for players at a range of experience levels. A curated selection of Mahjong goods, gifts, and accessories will also be available.
&ldquo;American Mahjong has a way of bringing people together,&rdquo; said Heather Forrest Gagnon, Founding General Manager of The Hidden Parlor Society. &ldquo;The Hidden Parlor is being thoughtfully created as a place to gather, connect, and enjoy the game in a beautiful setting. We look forward to welcoming players from Andover and throughout New England.&rdquo;
The Hidden Parlor recognizes Mahjong&rsquo;s origins in China and the generations of players, including Jewish American communities, who helped shape American Mahjong as it is played today.
The Hidden Parlor will partner with local American Mahjong instructors to offer introductory sessions, guided play, leagues, and special programming.
Since opening its waitlist, The Hidden Parlor has attracted interest from players across Massachusetts and throughout New England.
Annual access is available through four tiers: South, West, North, and East, each reflecting a different level of engagement.
To learn more, visit <a href="http://www.thehiddenparlorsociety.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.thehiddenparlorsociety.com</a> or follow along on Instagram @thehiddenparlorsociety.
For media inquiries, contact <a href="mailto:hello@thehiddenparlorsociety.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">hello@thehiddenparlorsociety.com</a>.
About The Hidden Parlor Society
The Hidden Parlor Society is the community at the heart of The Hidden Parlor, anticipated to open in August 2026 on Park Street in downtown Andover, Massachusetts. With reserved tables, gracious hospitality, regular operating hours, thoughtful programming, and a curated selection of Mahjong goods and gifts, The Hidden Parlor is a place to play, connect, and return to.
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Heather Forrest Gagnon Founding General Manager The Hidden Parlor Society <a href="mailto:hello@thehiddenparlorsociety.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">hello@thehiddenparlorsociety.com</a> 978-720-9260 <a href="http://www.thehiddenparlorsociety.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.thehiddenparlorsociety.com</a>

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