• Live Music: ETSU musician showcase

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

    Join us for an incredible evening in the courtyard with live music from several of the talented ETSU musicians! This incredible line up will inspire and entertain during this showcase of so many amazing musicians. How to register: Drop-in, no registration needed Cost: Tips to musician programs encouraged, food/drink purchases encouraged to support teahouse nonprofit. […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • *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 […]

  • Business Book Club

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

    Welcome to our Business Book Club! The last Sunday of every month, we will meet at The Philosopher's House at 6pm to discuss the current month's book. We will end promptly at 7pm (teahouse closing time)  but feel free to come at 5:30pm get to know each other before hand. We want any one who […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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.  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 […]

  • Steeped in Stories Author Meetup

    Steeped in Stories Author Meetup
    The Philosopher's House 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City

    Monthly meet up for local authors on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays: The goal is to be in community and encourage fellow authors on their current projects. We'll do group feedback, discuss local events and collaborations, and have various discussion topics on the craft of writing, and the business of selling, books. Feel free to drop […]

  • *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 […]

  • Teahouse volunteer beautification day

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

    Calling all volunteers willing to help us out with some teahouse spring cleaning and maintenance! Join us for a fun, productive group effort to touch up paint indoors and out, deep clean, and organize closets. Whether you can come the entire time or just for an hour or two, we would love to have you! […]