Benny Thunders

11/04/2026

Curious about American Mahjong? Come learn with us next week. 🀄

Our only Beginner American Mahjong class in November starts Tuesday, Nov. 10. Over three evenings at Benny Thunders, you’ll get to know the tiles, learn how to read the card, and play a game by night three. No experience necessary. Come solo or bring a friend. Either way, we’ll save you a seat at the table.

📅 November 10–12 | 6:30–8:30 PM each night
📍 Benny Thunders | Houston Heights
🎟️ $80 per person for all three evenings

Class is limited to 12 students. Grab your spot through the link in our bio.

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10/26/2026

🧩 A LITTLE COMPETITION. A LOT OF PUZZLE PIECES.

Think you’re fast with a puzzle? There’s only one way to find out.

Speed Puzzle Play is back at Benny Thunders, and we’re ready for another round of friendly competition, questionable strategies, and that one missing piece everyone swears was just right there.

📅 Saturday, November 7th
⏰ 12 PM | Noon
📍 Benny Thunders

🧩 Teams of up to 4: $35 per team
🧩 Flying solo? $20 per person
🧩 Keep your puzzle

Spots are limited, and our last event SOLD OUT!

🔗 Register through the link in our bio.

Come for the puzzle. Stay for the b**r. Leave with bragging rights. 🍻

10/21/2026

🎱 BINGO, B**R & BRAGGING RIGHTS! 🍻
Your Saturday plans just got a little more competitive. And by competitive, we mean yelling BINGO! like your reputation depends on it. 😂

Join us at Benny Thunders this Saturday at NOON for some good old-fashioned Bingo with a little attitude!

🍻 Cold b**r, w**e & 60 taps
🎁 Fun prizes up for grabs
🎱 TWO rounds of Bingo
💰 FREE to play!

Bring your friends, bring your lucky charm, or just bring your wildly unjustified confidence.

Saturday | 12 PM | Benny Thunders

Because winning is fun. But winning while drinking b**r? Even better. 🏆

10/19/2026

A big THANK YOU to the Harvard Moms for making Benny Thunders a stop on their witchy bike ride! We loved seeing all those fabulous witches roll up and bring a little Halloween magic to the taproom! 🎃

At Benny Thunders, we believe a great neighborhood is built by the people who show up for one another. We’re proud to support our Heights community, and we’re even more grateful when that community shows up for us. ❤️

Shop local. Support local. Ride with witches. 🧙‍♀️

Cheers to the Harvard Moms! Thanks for making our day a little more wicked! 🍻

10/19/2026

🀄 MAHJONG CURIOUS? IT’S TIME TO GET YOUR TILES TOGETHER! 🀄

Another round of American Mahjong for Absolute Beginners is coming to Benny Thunders!

Never touched a tile? Don’t know a Charleston from a Kong? Perfect. You’re exactly who this class is for!

We’ll start from scratch, teaching you everything you need to know, from understanding the tiles and reading the card to building hands and learning the rules.

And here’s the best part: By Day 3, you’ll be playing Mahjong! 🎉
📅 October 27–29
⏰ 6:30 PM | 2 hours each evening
📍 Benny Thunders Taproom
🀄 3 nights. Zero experience required. A whole new obsession unlocked.

Come for the Mahjong. Stay for the friendships, laughter, and maybe a glass of w**e along the way. 🍷

Ready to join the Mahjong madness? Spaces are limited! All the details and registration information are waiting for you at the link in our bio!

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09/26/2026

🍂 OCTOBER 3rd SPEED PUZZLE PLAY 🧩

The weather is finally getting better, which means Houston has officially entered its maybe we can sit outside without melting era.

Come celebrate with a little friendly competition. And by friendly, we mean until the timer starts.

🧩 Teams race to finish the same puzzle
👯 Teams of up to 4 (or more with a time penalty)
🏆 Bragging rights are very much on the line
🍺 60 taps standing by for hydration and/or emotional support
🌤️ And hopefully some glorious October patio weather

Bring your puzzle people. Bring your strategy. Bring that one friend who says, “I’m not competitive,” and then starts sorting edge pieces before everyone sits down.

📍 Benny Thunders
🗓️ October 3rd
⏰ 12 NOON

The weather is cooling down. The competition is not.

09/21/2026

🀄 NEVER PLAYED MAHJONG? PERFECT. 🀄️

You asked, we listened! We’re adding more classes. 4 class options available in October!

Join us for an Absolute Beginners Mahjong Course at Benny Thunders!

No experience. No secret Mahjong language. No need to know your Bam from your Crack.

We’ll start at the very beginning and teach you how to:
🀄 Recognize the tiles
🀄 Understand the Mahjong card
🀄 Build a hand
🀄 Navigate the Charleston
🀄 Actually play the game
🀄 And, most importantly, have fun while you figure it all out!

Come learn a new game, meet some fun people, and enjoy a few drinks while you’re at it. 🍻

Absolute beginners only. If you’ve been thinking, “I really want to learn Mahjong,” this is your sign.

🀄 Beginner-friendly. Zero Mahjong experience required.

Grab your spot and let’s get you Mahj-ing.

Sign up link in our bio.

09/19/2026

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09/12/2026

That first “MAHJONG!” hits different! 🀄️🎉

We had so much fun teaching this class and meeting everyone! Watching you learn the tiles, cheer each other on, and call your very first Mahjong was the best part. Those smiles say it all!

And Benny Thunders’ self-pour setup keeps the fun flowing, grab a quick drink and get right back to the tiles! Less time waiting in line, more time playing Mahjong. 🍻🀄️

I hope you keep playing, keep laughing, and keep making new friends around the table. This is just the beginning and I can’t wait to hear about your next win!

More classes and open play announcements coming soon. Let’s keep the tiles clicking!

Until next time, Bird Bam…Cheers!

09/08/2026

Saturday’s Puzzle Play was full of teamwork, determination, and pieces falling into place! 🧩

🏆 Congratulations to Jigsaw Jedi for taking first place with a time of 37 minutes and 25 seconds! The force was strong with this crew.

Thanks to everyone who joined us and made it a fun-filled Saturday!

📅 Puzzle Play happens on the first Saturday of every month. Join us for the next one!

📅 Saturday, October 3rd
⏰ 12:00 PM (Noon)

🔗 Click the link in our bio to sign up your team today! Tag your ultimate puzzle partner below to get ready! 🗓️👇