• Vegan Potluck

    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.  Please bring your own cutlery and plates to minimize waste. Cost: Beverage purchase […]

  • Poetry Writer’s Workshop

    Poetry Writer’s Workshop

    *This group is currently full, but if you would like to be added to the waitlist please email Kayla at nichols.kmichelle@gmail.com * This bi-weekly sharing circle is open to poets of all levels.  Participants are encouraged to share their poetry in a friendly, constructive, and welcoming atmosphere.  Attendees often discuss poetic themes, share resources and book recommendations, […]

  • Ride JC Meeting

    Ride JC Meeting

    Ride JC helps all people be healthier and happier by educating about alternative transit and improving connectedness in the Appalachian Highlands. We encourage everyone to Bike, Walk, Bus, or Roll around their communities through group rides, educational classes, and advocating for infrastructure. Join us for planning and organizing! Materials required: None needed. Location: Meditation/classroom space […]

  • ¿Hablas Español? Spanish Language Club

    *NOTE: First Fridays will be at a local restaurant outside the teahouse.* Please check here or text instructor for location the week of First Fridays. Conversational Spanish with Laura and friends. This is an opportunity to practice Spanish with several native Spanish speaking people, and form a community with activities like potlucks, game nights, etc... […]

  • Storytelling Open Mic

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

    Sign ups start at 6:15pm  Theme: TBD (Note: your story does not have to fit into the theme of community but if you are looking for a creative challenge, feel free to try and match the theme!) Step into an evening of stories with local storytellers at our brand-new Open Mic series, hosted in our cozy living room […]

  • Trinket Swap and Art Sale

    TRINKET SWAP: Bring a trinket. Leave a trinket. Take a trinket. Trinkets - tiny items such as handmade bracelets, pins, charms, knick knacks - are symbols of connection, tokens exchanged in moments of shared energy and mutual recognition. These small tokens remind us of the kindness and presence we crave, the need to feel seen […]

  • The Fleur Cottage Flower Cart pop-up

    Location: The courtyard The Fleur Cottage Flower Cart offers a calming, garden-inspired experience that blends seamlessly with the intentional, reflective atmosphere of Philosophers House Tea & Coffee. Rooted in slow, seasonal beauty, the cart invites guests to pause, create, and connect — an experience that pairs effortlessly with the tea house’s focus on mindfulness and […]

  • Drawing and Tea Social

    Drawing and Tea Social
    The Philosopher's House 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City

    Drawing and Tea Social: 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 […]

  • Listen up Book Club: February Readaloud (Wind in the Willows)

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

    Join us for February's readaloud (Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame) at the awesome Philosopher's House! For this read-aloud book club, no one has to read anything in advance, and there's nothing to prep - just show up as you are, grab a snack or tea at the counter, and enjoy the weirdly wholesome […]

  • Be a Good Human Tri-cities Tea and Potluck

    Be a Good Human Tri-cities Potluck

    Be a Good Human Tri-cities is a multi-cultural social club focused on human rights, based in Eastern TN and interested in fostering community and building bridges between all people in the Tri-cities. All religions, no religion, all cultures, all genders, all orientations, all ages,  all humans interested in building community through cultural events, education, sharing […]

  • Mandarin Language Class

    Mandarin Language Class

    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 […]

  • Tuesday Tunes: Blues with GMan Blues (Greg Goulds)

    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 […]