- White Magnolia Acupuncture and Tai Chi2806 San Pablo Ave.
Berkeley, CA, 94702P: (510) 570-8195
F: (510) 405-8830 
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Events
Lunar New Year 2026
Lunar New Year Celebration in West Berkeley
Presented by Teance & White Magnolia Acupuncture & Tai Chi
Featured Schedule: Performances, Demos & Wellness
12:00–12:20pm | Opening Celebration: Lion Dance Blessing
A traditional Lion Dance performance by Kei Lun Martial Arts (founded in 1994), dedicated to preserving the cultural legacies of lion dance, dragon dance, and martial arts.
12:30–1:30pm | Tai Chi Demonstration + Free Intro Class
A welcoming Tai Chi demonstration with free introductory instruction by White Magnolia Tai Chi School.
1:30–2:00pm | Chinese Calligraphy Intro & Demonstration
With Dr. Peiting C. Li, PhD, instructor of Chinese Calligraphy at the UC Berkeley Art Studio.
Calligraphy for sale: 春 (chūn) “spring” | 福 (fú) “good fortune” | 馬 (mǎ) “horse”
2:15–2:30pm | Healing & Grounding Meditation
With Thomas Ng, Spiritual Self Love Coach Thomas will gently guide us through a restorative Healing & Grounding Meditation, creating space to turn inward, reconnect with our hearts, and align with the deeper wisdom within. This guided experience invites you to release stress, center your energy, and cultivate a profound sense of connection with yourself and the universe.
2:00–4:00pm | Free Stress-Reduction Acupuncture (Reservation Required)
With John Luna-Sparks, LAc. Space is limited.
Call to reserve: (510) 570-8195.
Free Activities All Day (11:00am–4:00pm)
DIY Chinese Calligraphy: Spring Couplets 春聯 (Chūnlián)
Create New Year couplets that express happiness and hopes for the coming year. Guided by calligraphy students of Dr. Peiting C. Li.
Face & Body Painting
By local art teacher Sandra Chang and student artists.
Complimentary Teas
- Teance: Lunar New Year Red Teas (Hóng Chá) for prosperity and luck
- White Magnolia: Chinese medicinal teas for health and energy
Lucky Red Envelope Draw
The first 28 Teance merchandise sale transactions can draw a red envelope with prizes:
Tea for Two tasting or a Tea Sample Package
Food, Art, Craft & Gift Pop-Ups (11:00am–4:00pm)
Babo’s Kitchen — Original Panjiri Granola. 100% gluten-free; a family recipe handed down through generations.
Flora of Asia — High-quality flower essences made with reverence for nature and respect for tradition.
Leudles Doodles — Queer Taiwanese-American stationery exploring identity, immigration, and third-culture experience.
Nekosama — Taiwanese/woman-owned local home bakery featuring whimsical Asian-inspired pastries.
Okkon — Japanese soul food okonomiyaki made from scratch with love, using organic local and seasonal ingredients when possible.
Of The Root — Skin-safe, earth-safe skincare inspired by Sri Lankan heritage and Ayurvedic tradition.
Persimmon and Roots — A modern Asian American apothecary offering herbal teas and remedies for your journey home to yourself.
Purple Fire Gems — Asian-inspired earrings, pendants, and bracelets with semi-precious stones (jade, carnelian, agate, and more) by local jewelry-maker Leslie Yee-Murata.
Roots and Rituals: Halmoni San Korean Tea — Single-origin, hand-picked teas from Boeseong, South Korea. “Halmoni San” means “grandmother mountain,” honoring the elder women who harvest these teas.
Tempyl — AI-powered aftercare technology to support lifelong skin health for esthetics practices and clients.
The Table Catering — Boutique Berkeley farm-to-table, pre-industrial cuisine catering with a focus on local, sustainable food.
Featured Artwork
Special thanks to Kai Tzeng for the artwork “Yang Fire Horse.” Prints are available at the teashop.
Kai is a local comic strip artist, builder, and creative improv facilitator. IG: @cattailscomix | cattailscomix.com
Book and Tea Night
Join us for an empowering evening of tea, storytelling, and courageous conversation.
White Magnolia and Teance Fine Teas are honored to host a special book reading and signing with Eveline Shen, author of Choosing to Lead Against the Current: The Courageous Operating System for Changemakers. Eveline will be in conversation with Leslie Lindo, executive director of the Hidden Leaf Foundation.
This interactive gathering will blend the ancient practice of tea tasting with the modern need for grounding, reflection, and courageous leadership.
Event Schedule:
5:30–6:15 PM – Tea connection and reflection
Begin the evening with a curated tea tasting led by Chih Hui. This portion of the evening will focus on slowing down, activating our senses, and building collective presence for the conversation ahead.
6:15–7:15 PM – Conversation and interactive session with Eveline Shen:
“Finding Our Courage Through These Times”
Eveline will share reflections on how her Courageous Operating System can support us in navigating leadership, loss, and liberation during these challenging times. Drawing from over 25 years as a movement leader and strategist, she’ll offer practical tools and insights to help us connect to purpose, build momentum, and lead with heart.
A short Q&A and book signing will follow. Tea and light refreshments will be provided.
Wellness Flea Market
Save the date for an all-day community-focused summer wellness event celebrating health, connection, and local makers.
Performance, Demonstration, Classes & Activities
**11:30-12:30pm Tai Chi Demonstration – Tai Chi free introductory classes by White Magnolia.
**12:30-1:30pm Let’s Get into a Pickle! (for Gut & Brain Health) – Professional Chef Karen Wang Diggs will give a quick demo on how to make the BEST homemade pickles and share why eating them is great for your health.Professional Chef Karen Wang Diggs
**01:30-3:30pm Free Stress-Reduction Acupuncture with John Luna-Sparks LAc. Space is limited, call the clinic to reserve your space, 510-570-8195!
**2:00-4:00 Live Jazz from “Cyril & Friends Trio Band”
Cyril Grimsich / Drums – IG: @cyril_grimsich
Jonny Kaminek / Bass– IG: @jonnykaminek
Max Brody / Guitar – IG: @macks.b
**11:00-4:00 Teance offers complimentary samples of cold-brew teas.
**11:00-4:00 White Magnolia offers complimentary samples of Home-brewing Qi Tonic.
✨ A vibrant selection of vendors
Every_Day_Pottery ~ Haemi Yoon-Hendricks – Ceramic artist, Food blogger, Former professional cook!
Henna Tattoos ~ Isa Shimomura offering creative freehand henna tattoos
Jade Sauce ~ Selling family crafted Asian sauces since 1983.
KarenIsCooking ~ Karen Wang Diggs – is a classically trained chef, microbiome nutritionist, author, and expert fermenter.
Leudles Doodles ~ Michelle Leu – Taiwanese-American artist based in the San Francisco.
Love and Live Wellness ~ Kerstin Phillips – Boundaries Coach to transform your life.
Of The Root ~ Maria Jafferji – “Inspired by Sri Lanka, Made in Oakland” skincare products.
Maicha Tea Time Co ~ Brianna Mai – Tea time treats maker who is partnering with Teance.
Ohana Floral Sweets ~ Silky soft mochi, Japanese American Fusion Sweets. Ohana IG
Purple Fire Gems ~ Leslie Yee-Murata – Asian-inspired jewelry maker and writer.
Perspire Sauna Studio ~ saunas combine the centuries-old healing practice of traditional sauna with the science-backed technology of infrared (IR) and red light therapy (RLT) to optimize your health and wellness
The French Cookie Guys ~ Fabrice & Laurent, two friends from France sharing the nostalgic cookies we grew up with—made to bring joy, comfort & a sweet moment to your day.