Milwaukee area events this weekend, including Zine Fest

A range of spring markets, gallery events and the Milwaukee Zine Fest are scheduled across the Milwaukee area April 17–19, with the Zine Fest set for April 18 at the Milwaukee Central Library.

Several spring pop-up markets, arts fairs and film events are scheduled across the Milwaukee area this weekend. Gallery Night MKE and a public market pop-up headline arts offerings. The Milwaukee Zine Fest is planned at the Central Library. Additional community markets, vintage sales and a regional film festival round out the listings. Event highlights: - Gallery Night MKE: Spring edition is set for 5 to 9 p.m. April 17 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 18 across multiple Milwaukee neighborhoods, including the Historic Third Ward, East Town and Walker's Point; admission is free and individual venues set their own hours. - Pop-Up Art Market: At Milwaukee Public Market (400 N. Water St.) from 4 to 8 p.m. April 17 in the Palm Garden, with live music and a pop-up bar and handmade goods from local artists. - Milwaukee Zine Fest: A day-long DIY publishing festival from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 18 at Milwaukee Central Library (814 W. Wisconsin Ave.), with more than 100 small-press vendors, workshops and hands-on experiences; free to attend. - Community League Spring Marketplace: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 18 at Menomonee Falls High School, featuring vendors, a bake sale, rummage sale and gardening demonstrations; admission listed as $3. - re:Craft and Relic Spring Market: Over 160 booths on April 18 and 19 at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex (6000 W. Ryan Road) with vendors, live music and food trucks; general admission noted for each day. - Milwaukee Film Festival: Runs through April 30 at the Downer and Oriental theatres with a schedule of fiction, documentary and short films plus special events and panels. Summary: These events offer a mix of local art, handmade goods, vintage items and films across the Milwaukee area, covering neighborhoods and nearby suburbs. Many listings note free or low-cost admission and specific weekend times; the film festival continues through April 30 while most markets and fairs occur April 17–19.