Floyd Sullivan, a former Oak Park resident, will talk about his book, “Called Out, A Novel About Base Ball and America in 1908,” from 7:30-9 p.m. April 12 at the Nineteenth Century Club, 178 Forest Ave., Oak Park.

April 11-14

Strike/Slip Art Exhibit
1-5 p.m.
Riverside Arts Center, 32 E. Quincy St., Riverside
Free

The exhibit brings together the work of John Grod, Stacy Isenbarger, Harold Jeffries and Jennifer Mannebach – artists who share an interest in borders and boundaries. Their work explores the geographical and philosophical points of view of borders and thresholds.

April 12

Alliance Française du North Shore Ciné Club
1 p.m.
Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview
Free

“Jour de fête,” a 1949 French comedy, will be shown with English subtitles. Jacques Tati stars in his directional debut as an inept and easily distracted mailman in a backward French village. The movie was shot largely in and around Sainte-Sévère-sur-Indre, where Tati lived during the Occupation. A discussion will be held in French after the movie. For more information, go to AFnorthshore.org and meetup.com/afnorthshore.

“Called Out, A Novel About Base Ball and America in 1908”
7:30-9 p.m.
Nineteenth Century Club, 178 Forest Ave., Oak Park
$10 donation

Floyd Sullivan, a former Oak Park resident, will talk about his book. It is a story set in 1908, and National League President Harry Pulliam suspects that the owner of the New York Giants has hired detectives to spy on him and his lover, Ted. Near the end of the season, one of the most exciting and bizarre in history, a controversial play in a key game results in violent protests, riots and death.

April 14

Spring Fishing Classic
7 a.m.-noon
Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens, 7402 Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights
$100

Fishing enthusiasts are invited to compete to hook a record-breaking fish in this popular catch-and-release fundraiser. Participants may fish the entire shore for muskie, catfish, walleye and bass. Tickets include lunch and an award ceremony. Proceeds will go to support restoration, education and animal care at Lake Katherine. 

Spring Craft Show
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
St. Gerald School, 9300 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn
Free

The St. Gerald Mother’s Club will hold its annual spring fundraising event that welcomes in the new season with housewares, gifts and food.

WLS-TV Anchor Roz Varon
2-4 p.m.
Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St., Oak Park
Free

Meet Roz Varon and hear stories from her book, “On the Road with Roz: Adventures in Travel and Life.” Varon, traffic anchor for WLS-TV, has been recording her travels in words and images for the past eight years. This book is for readers who enjoy vicarious adventures and for those who seek ideas for their own trips. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing.

April 14

SSO’s Got Talent Fest
5-9 p.m.
Aviana Banquets, 11142 S. Southwest Hwy., Palos Hills
$55

Southwest Symphony Orchestra (SSO) will host an event at which 11 talented participants will be voted according to monetary ballots cast. Musicians, singers and a dancer are among the contestants. The first-place winner will win $500. All proceeds will benefit the Southwest Symphony Orchestra. Reservations can be made at southwestsymphony.com.

April 15

Vintage Garage Chicago
10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
5051 N. Broadway, Chicago
$5

Chicago’s only all-vintage monthly market opens for the season. About 100 vendors sell midcentury modern, vintage clothing, vinyl, vintage home decor, furniture, jewelry, home decor and more. For more information, go to vintagegaragechicago.com.

April 16

Poetry Reading
7 p.m.
Evanston Public Library North Branch, 2026 Central St., Evanston
Free

Local poets, who are members of the Illinois State Poetry Society, will read their work, as part of the library’s celebration of National Poetry Month.

April 17

Storytime in Mandarin
10:30 a.m.
Evanston Public Library Chicago Avenue Branch, 900 Chicago Ave., Evanston
Free

A fun story time, all in Chinese, will be held for children and their families. Activities will include singing and reading stories together followed by free play. For more information, call (847) 905-0764.

–Cook County Calendar of Events April 11 – April 17–