With the holiday season in full swing, it’s a time of homecomings and happy reunions. This evening, the tea house will be filled with music from two of Johnson City’s own—Charis Carter and Oleg Timofeev—who happen to be in town at the same time. Together, they’ll share a colorful mix of Russian folk songs, pop […]
Last Sunday of each month from 2-4pm, unless otherwise noted Join us for the Johnson City Silent Book Club‘s monthly meetup - in-person at the Philosopher's Teahouse Bring any book you want (or - they have an extensive donated library to pluck an impulsive choice from!) and order something to eat or drink. The format: […]
Our normal operating hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10am - 9pm and Sunday 10am - 7pm. Be sure to check for occasional, special events held on Mondays. Email us about venue rentals for special, private events.
Description: Mandarin Chinese is the single largest first language in the world, with over 941 million native speakers, and has become an invaluable language for anyone to learn, whether they're interested in engaging with Chinese business, learning more about Chinese politics, wanting to study deeper into Chinese culture, or just fascinated by language! This course […]
Join members of the Poetry Society of Tennessee and the Philosopher's House Writer's Workshop for an evening of poetry and community at this monthly open mic night. First Tuesdays of each month from 6:30-8:30PM, with open mic sign-ups starting at 6:15PM. Spots are limited to 4 minutes per poet. Co-hosted by various members of the […]
Discover the Ukrainian Language: A Family-Friendly Journey of Culture and Connection Join us for an engaging experience in learning Ukrainian, designed for families and individuals alike. Our lessons are not just for adults; we welcome learners of all ages to explore the beauty of the Ukrainian language together. Whether you have Ukrainian heritage, wish to connect […]
Make new friends and play chess! This group meets weekly in the main room. All levels welcome. Materials Required: None Location: Main Room Cost: Free. Food and drink purchases encouraged. How to register:Drop-in. Instructor Contact Information: Joegumina@hotmail.com Add to Google Calendar
Have you considered learning sign language? Join Debbie's introduction to American Sign Language class, where you will acquire the basic skills to communicate using sign language. Debbie, a certified teacher for the deaf and hard of hearing with experience teaching children in Philadelphia and Florida, will instruct you on basic signs, the alphabet, and how […]
MahJongg, Mahjong or Mah-Jongg or it is also referred to as Maahj, is a rummy-like game played with tiles versus cards. There are several versions of the game, but each version typically falls under two broad categories- American Mah Jongg and Chinese Mah Jongg. We will be playing American Mah Jongg soon at the Philosopher’s House weekly on Thursdays from 3:30pm-5:30pm. Four players are at each […]
Laura Bowman is a self-taught fiber artist living in East Tennessee. She creates knotted sculptural tapestries by combining her unique adaptation of an old macramé technique with a modern textile aesthetic using wool, cotton, and acrylic fibers. Her work is personally meditative and she hopes that viewers will spend time getting lost in the intricacies, […]