• Storytelling Open Mic

    Storytelling Open Mic
    Philosopher's House, The 212 N Boone St, Johnson City, TN, United States

    Sign ups start at 6:15pm Theme: Please check house calendar of events at thephilosophershouse.org for current theme.(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 space for community, creativity, and connection. From 6:30 to 8:00PM, we invite storytellers to take the mic for 5–7 minute slots. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or taking your first leap, this is a welcoming space to share your voice. Sign-up opens at 6:15 PM, so come early and grab your spot. Each evening also...

  • Tuesday Tunes: Singer/Songwriter Bradley Dargan

    Philosopher's House, The 212 N Boone St, Johnson City, TN, United States

    Bradley Dargan is a musician originally from Illinois who has been writing and recording original songs for 15 years or so. Intricate finger picking and vocals highlight live performances, building songs which are simultaneously calm and complex. Bedphones.bandcamp.com https://open.spotify.com/artist/1MD0zMK3i6NXU7cvulSPrL... How to register: No registration needed, Drop-in Location: Living room/fireplace, 1st floor Cost: Food/drink purchases encouraged to support teahouse nonprofit. Tips to musicians encouraged. *NOTE: Brad also does a weekly meditation time upstairs in the classroom on Fridays at 12pm. Join him for your own solo practice or guided meditation if you prefer.*

  • Tea and Tai Chi

    Tea and Tai Chi
    Philosopher's House, The 212 N Boone St, Johnson City, TN, United States

    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 permitting) for Yang 24 (Beijing Style) Tai Chi. Our warmup will include some Qigong and exercises influenced by martial arts style like Bajiquan and Baguazhang. How to register: Drop-in, no registration needed. Location: Meet at the teahouse at 10:30am, then walk with us down to King Commons for Tai Chi time Cost: Beverage or food purchase encouraged to support teahouse nonprofit.

  • Tuesday Tunes: Some Old Friends

    Philosopher's House, The 212 N Boone St, Johnson City, TN, United States

    Some Old Friends are a local band from Carter County travelling the region entertaining with covers of many genres covering many decades of music. Their original music is highlighted throughout their sets, some already published on Spotify. Country, rock, and blues drive our sound but we have leaned into the eclectic as well. They are currently a duet but have added friends in the past to give larger shows for larger venues but definitely shine in smaller interactive environments. Join us for this amazing musical duo for Tuesday Tunes! Location: Fireplace/living room area, first floor Cost: Food/Beverage purchases encouraged to support teahouse nonprofit, Tips for musician encouraged

  • Tea and Tai Chi

    Tea and Tai Chi
    Philosopher's House, The 212 N Boone St, Johnson City, TN, United States

    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 permitting) for Yang 24 (Beijing Style) Tai Chi. Our warmup will include some Qigong and exercises influenced by martial arts style like Bajiquan and Baguazhang. How to register: Drop-in, no registration needed. Location: Meet at the teahouse at 10:30am, then walk with us down to King Commons for Tai Chi time Cost: Beverage or food purchase encouraged to support teahouse nonprofit.

  • Climate Cafe

    Climate Cafe
    Philosopher's House, The 212 N Boone St, Johnson City, TN, United States

    What is a climate cafe? Climate-minded friends & neighbors who come together to share what's important and to build a stronger, safer world for us all! Climate Cafe occurs on the 2nd Tuesday monthly. Location: Classroom/meditation space, 2nd floor Cost: Food and drink purchases encouraged to support teahouse nonprofit How to register: https://linktr.ee/climatecafe_easttn Instructor Contact Information: Chelsea Green, chelseagreencmi@gmail.comwww.anubeginningtherapy.com Too often, our grief & anxiety around climate change lacks the community awareness, support, and rituals that would help us build resiliency. Now more than ever, we need places & spaces to share our ideas, our concerns, our fears, and our dreams. Gathering for these conversations helps us tap into a bigger network of support, like the trees & mycelium share resources...