• Listen up Book Club

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

    Join us for this read-aloud book club 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 community of a read aloud. […]

  • Children’s Beginning Japanese Language class (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 […]

  • Adult Beginner Japanese Language Class

    Adult Beginner Japanese Language Class
    The Philosopher's House 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City

    This class is for people who want to start to learn Japanese or just started learning Japanese. It's a five-part series on 9/8, 9/22, 10/13, 11/10, and 12/8.   You will learn useful Japanese phrases and basic Japanese conversation. We will also talk about Japanese culture.Join Maki and Eri to start learning Japanese in the 5 week […]

  • Ukrainian language and culture class (registration required, series of 8)

    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 […]

  • Death Café (registration required)

    Death Café (registration required)
    The Philosopher's House 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City

    Description: A group-led, free-form space in which we'll drink tea, eat cake, and talk about death. Simply bring yourself and your curiosity. How to register: Email or text instructor directly to save your seat Location: Classroom/Meditation space, 2nd floor Organizer: Amber Walls Phone number: (276) 608-5382 Email: amberwalls2003@gmail.com Bio: I recently graduated with a bachelor's degree in […]

  • Author reading and signing: Uprooted: A Memoir of Belonging and Becoming by Sarah Beth Long

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

    After Trump’s 2016 election, a woman starts a regenerative farm in the Appalachian Mountains―an act of resistance against environmental collapse. But when her engagement unravels under the weight of undiagnosed bipolar disorder and generational trauma, the solitude meant to fuel her activism becomes a crucible for everything she’s spent years avoiding. A DNA test revealing […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 and others.  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: 0-5.00 […]

  • PoetTEA; Open Mic Poetry

    PoetTEA; Open Mic Poetry
    The Philosopher's House 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City

    Join members of the Poetry Society of Tennessee and the Philosopher's House Writer's Workshop for an evening of poetry and community at this monthly open mic night. Second Fridays of each month from 6:00-7:30PM, with open mic sign-ups starting at 5:45PM. Spots are limited to 4 minutes per poet. Co-hosted by various members of the […]

  • Citizen’s Climate Lobby NE TN social

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

    The Citizen's Climate Lobby of NE TN would like to invite you to come meet others who are concerned about the environment and extreme weather events. A social gathering with the intention of getting to know each other. Cost: Food/drink purchases encouraged to support nonprofit venue. Location: Classroom/meditation space, 2nd floor Contact:  Shellly at shellstahl@hotmail.com

  • 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 […]

  • Avante Creative Entrepreneur Boot Camp (hosted by Create Appalachia, registration required)

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

    Create Appalachia Announces Fall 2026 Avante Creative Entrepreneur Boot Camp Create Appalachia is now accepting registrations for the Fall 2026 Avante Creative Entrepreneur Boot Camp, a hands-on business development program designed specifically for artists, makers, designers, performers, culinary entrepreneurs, digital creators, and other creative professionals. Supported by a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission, the […]