• Chess Club

    ¿Hablas Español? Spanish Language Club

    Make new friends and play chess! This group meets weekly in the main room. All levels welcome. Materials Required: None Location: Living room/Fireplace area, 1st floor Cost:  Food and drink purchases encouraged to support nonprofit How to register:Drop-in. Instructor Contact Information: Joegumina@hotmail.com

  • Ukrainian Language and Culture Class

    Ukrainian Language and Culture Class
    The Philosopher's House 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City

    Hi everyone! My name is Alisa, and I am passionate about learning and teaching languages. I speak three languages, and English is my third one! I was born and raised in Kharkiv, Ukraine, and moved to the United States at the age of 19 to start a new chapter of my life after the invasion […]

  • Drawing 101 Series: Intro to Art and Design

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

    Drawing 101 Series This 8-week series is brought to you by the FADE Initiative. Join the movement toward more accessible formal art and design education. Learn more at FADEinit.org. Elevate Your Artistry Are you ready to take your creative work to the next level? Whether you are a traditional oil painter or a street artist, […]

  • Guided Ana Pana Breathwork Meditation

    Guided Ana Pana Breathwork Meditation

    Guided group meditation Thursdays 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 to […]

  • Midsummer Sound Bath

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

    MIDSUMMER SOUND BATH Join Soprano Moira Murphy for a midweek centering session through this unique sound bath experience. Combining guided meditation with soprano vocals and drone and percussion instruments from around the world, Moira creates an ethereal soundscape to encourage relaxation and spiritual introspection. Music will range across improvisations, chants of 12th century mystic Hildegard […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • ¿Hablas Español? Spanish Language Club

    ¿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... […]

  • Rainbow Festival (annual fundraiser for Pride Community Center)

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

    Save the date! Rainbow Festival is a fundraiser for the Pride Community Center and will be held both indoors, outdoors (courtyard and back lot) with dozens of vendors, live music, iced tea, and more! For vendor application, questions, or more information, please reach out the info@pridetricities.org   Website: pridetricities.org

  • 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 […]

  • Poetry Writer’s Workshop #2 (alternate date due to teahouse closing 6/20)

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

    This monthly 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, and discuss local poetry-related events. Occasionally, the group will offer a prompt for inspiration or have free writing time together. Contact facilitator […]

  • Feline Fine Cat Café

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

    Co-sponsored by Operation Johnson Kitty and The Philosopher's House Snuggle and play with cats and sip tea at this purrrrrfectly cozy cat cafe! All proceeds will support Operation Johnson Kitty and The Philosopher's House nonprofits. Cats at event are adoptable. Purrrrrrrrrr........ Please wear comfortable clothing. Floor cushions and chairs will also be available. Apricot Black […]