• 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 […]

  • Tea and Tai Chi

    Tea and Tai Chi

    Join the White Lotus crew on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month for the best Tea in Johnson City, some heartfelt community, and some relaxing yet invigorating movement arts to top it all off. We will meet at the Philosopher's House for a tea of your choice, then head out to the park (weather […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Beginning Japanese Language Class for Children (ages 6-10, registration required)

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

    *NOTE: Please come early to get food/beverages for children in the class, as to avoid distractions during class. Thank you!* 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 empathy,  and enhances cultural understanding. This low cost […]

  • 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 […]

  • Monthly Figure Drawing Class and Meetup

    Master the Human Form Whether you are an aspiring artist or a seasoned professional, understanding the human figure is a cornerstone of artistic development. Join our monthly live, in-person Figure Drawing Class and Meetup to refine your observational skills and learn to capture the nuances of the human form with confidence. Class Structure Each monthly […]

  • Chess 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