• Intro to Storytelling (registration required, 4-week series)

    Intro to Storytelling (4-Week Series) Whether you tell stories on stage, on the page, or somewhere in between, this four-week introductory storytelling series offers a welcoming space to develop your voice and craft. Designed for oral storytellers and writers alike, the class explores storytelling as both an art and a practice. While this class is […]

  • 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 […]

  • Be a Good Human Tea and Potluck

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

    Be a Good Human Tri-cities is a multi-cultural social club 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 food, and growing friendships based […]

  • *SOLD OUT* Children’s Beginning Japanese Language Class (registration required)

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

    *This class is currently full but we encourage you to reach out to Junko Arnold to get on the wait list or to be informed of future offerings.* Join Junko Arnold for a wonderful 6-week series designed to introduce young people to the Japanese Language. Learning another language helps children make new neural connections, increases […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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: Main Room Cost:  Food and drink purchases encouraged to support nonprofit How to register:Drop-in. Instructor Contact Information: Joegumina@hotmail.com

  • 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 […]

  • Girl Scout Cookie Pop-up!

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

    It's Girl Scout cookie season...come support a wonderful program and get some yummy cookies at the same time! We will also have three drink specials to complement the Samoas/Caramel Delits (A Coconut/Chocolate white tea latte with whipped cream and caramel drizzle), the Lemonades/Lemon-ups (A creamy white chocolate and lemon latte with whipped cream) and the […]

  • Advanced Level Japanese Language Table

    Advanced Level Japanese Language Table
    The Philosopher's House 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City

    Come practice Japanese! This immersive group includes native English-speaking community members, native Japanese-speaking community members, and ETSU students in the Japanese language program. No expectations, just a relaxed time to practice your Japanese! While group members have varying levels of Japanese proficiency, all conversation will be in Japanese only, no English allowed! Location: The Meditation Room, […]

  • 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 […]