• Vegan Potluck

    The Philosopher's House 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City

    Calling all vegans and/or vegan curious! Join us for a community potluck. Please bring ONLY vegan dishes to share. Materials required:  Vegan covered dish or dessert to share. Please list ALL ingredients on notecard to set next to dishes. Ice water provided.  We suggest bringing your own cutlery and plates to minimize waste. Cost: Free community […]

  • Fiber Arts Meetup

    Fiber Arts Meetup

    The Philosopher's House 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City

    Fiber Arts Meetup Do you crochet, knit, sew, cross stitch, or otherwise create any kind of fiber art that you can fit in a bag and carry with you? Then you are warmly invited to come and enjoy a session of sipping and crafting with us! Open to all skill levels in any portable fiber […]

  • Drawing and Tea Social

    Drawing and Tea Social

    Drawing Club: We support and appreciate each other's artistic journeys. We have weekly challenges, sketchbook tours, art mentoring and more. When: Saturdays at 4:30 - 5-30p Location: Tea Table, 1st floor Organizer contact: Benjamin Abbott with The FADE Initiative. Email: benjaminabbott3@gmail.com or Laura Carlson at Laura@fadeinit.org What to bring: any dry art and dry materials you would like to […]

  • Steeped in Stories Author Meetup

    The Philosopher's House 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City

    Twice-Monthly meet up for local authors on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays: The goal is to be in community and encourage fellow authors on their current projects. We'll do group feedback, discuss local events and collaborations, and have various discussion topics on the craft of writing, and the business of selling, books. Feel free to […]

  • Dungeons and Dragons (Group 2)

    Dungeons and Dragons (Group 2)

    The Philosopher's House 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City

    Join us as we explore the wonderful world of tabletop adventure games, Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition.  Beginner focused, no pressure gaming for ages 18+. Contact instructor for more information. Materials Needed: None to start, see instructor for details Where: Drawing room space 2nd floor (walk through Parlor and down hall) Cost: 5.00-8.00 sliding scale […]

  • Dungeons and Dragons (Group 1)

    Dungeons and Dragons (Group 1)

    The Philosopher's House 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City

    Join us as we explore the wonderful world of tabletop adventure games, Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition.  Beginner focused, no pressure gaming for ages 18+. Contact instructor for more information. Materials Needed: None to start, see instructor for details Where: Parlor space 2nd floor Cost: 0-5.00 sliding scale suggested donation to support the space, OR food/drink purchase […]

  • Tuesday Tunes: Gman Blues

    The Philosopher's House 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City

    GmanBlues, otherwise known as Coach Greg Goulds, is a deep dive into the history of the blues itself. Whether you seek a cure-all for heartbreak, a reminder of the good times, or one hell of a good story, Gman Blues provides a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience with depth and feeling many acts just can’t replicate. As […]

  • Guided Ana Pana Breathwork Meditation

    Guided Ana Pana Breathwork Meditation

    Guided group meditation Fridays at 12. Open space for anyone looking to practice silent or guided meditation. Open to all. Beginners welcome. We will be focusing on ana pana/natural respiration/nostril breathing. Lots of silence, but some gentle guidance into the practice How to register: Register through this donation button, or drop-in. https://square.link/u/rsQey2gI Cost: Sliding scale donation […]

  • Author reading and signing with Lisa Bromfield

    The Philosopher's House 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City

    Author Lisa Bromfield will be joining us at the teahouse to talk about her book The Magic Inside You around the fireplace. About her book: What if the pain you’ve carried wasn’t here to break you—but to lead you back to yourself? In The Magic Inside You, Reiki practitioner and psychic, Lisa Bromfield shares the raw, […]

  • Drawing and Tea Social

    Drawing and Tea Social

    Drawing Club: We support and appreciate each other's artistic journeys. We have weekly challenges, sketchbook tours, art mentoring and more. When: Saturdays at 4:30 - 5-30p Location: Tea Table, 1st floor Organizer contact: Benjamin Abbott with The FADE Initiative. Email: benjaminabbott3@gmail.com or Laura Carlson at Laura@fadeinit.org What to bring: any dry art and dry materials you would like to […]

  • Live Music: Song, Stories, and Community with Charis and Friends

    The Philosopher's House 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City

    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 […]

  • Silent Book Club JC

    Silent Book Club JC

    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: […]