• Poetry Reading and Book Launch with Molly Ann McDonough and Kayla Nichols

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

    Emerging writers Molly Ann McDonough and Kayla Nichols will launch their debut poetry collections on International Women's Day at a special poetry reading and open mic event focusing on femininity at The Philosopher's House in Johnson City. McDonough's "Hope in Hateful Times" leans into familial tenderness, local belonging, and global class solidarity while Nichols' "The […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • *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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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 […]