Spring Equinox White Pine Open Mic Returns to Menomonie

Quarterly event celebrates local music, poetry, and spoken word talent.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 12:00am

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A minimalist, graphic illustration featuring bold black silhouettes of musical instruments and performance elements against a high-contrast background of solid red and white shapes, conceptually representing the energy and creativity of an open mic event.The Spring Equinox White Pine open mic celebrates Menomonie's vibrant arts and culture scene.Menomonie Today

White Pine, a popular quarterly open mic event featuring music, poetry, and spoken word performances, is returning to Menomonie, Wisconsin on the Spring Equinox. The free, all-ages event will take place at the Raw Deal venue, with sign-ups beginning at 1:30 PM.

Why it matters

The Spring Equinox White Pine open mic is a beloved community tradition that provides a platform for local artists and creatives to share their talents. The event helps foster Menomonie's vibrant arts and culture scene, which has seen growing interest and participation in recent years.

The details

White Pine is an open mic event held four times a year in Menomonie, Wisconsin. The event is open to all ages and features a variety of musical acts, poets, and spoken word performers. Attendees can sign up to perform starting at 1:30 PM on the day of the event, which takes place at the Raw Deal venue in downtown Menomonie.

  • The Spring Equinox White Pine open mic will be held on April 12, 2026.
  • Sign-ups for performers begin at 1:30 PM on the day of the event.

The players

Raw Deal

A venue in downtown Menomonie, Wisconsin that hosts the quarterly White Pine open mic event.

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The takeaway

The Spring Equinox White Pine open mic is a cherished tradition that brings the Menomonie community together to celebrate local artistic talent and creative expression.