Mitch Michaels, who has been rocking Chicago airwaves for decades, and has written a new book about his colorful experiences, will be signing his book, “Doin’ the Cruise: Memories from a Lifetime in Radio and Rock & Roll,” from 1-3 p.m. Dec. 10 at Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst.

Dec. 7

Tree Lighting
5:30 p.m.
Wilder Park, 175 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst
Free

Join the Elmhurst Park District in this annual holiday celebration. The event will feature holiday entertainment, a special visitor from the North Pole and children’s activities in Wilder Mansion.

12 Beers of Christmas Tapping Party
6 p.m.
Two Brothers Tap House, 30W315 Calumet Ave. W, Warrenville
Free

Two Brothers Tap House will offer beer samples and rare beer and sell 12 specialty beers. Enjoy a few beers in the Christmas-decorated brewery then head into the Tap House for dinner. For more information, call (630) 393-2337.

Dec. 7-9

“I’ll Be Seeing You”
7:30 p.m. Dec. 7-Dec. 8
2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9
Medinah Baptist Church, 900 Foster Ave., Medinah
$14-$20

This musical is set in the World War II years when USO canteens were set up to entertain servicemen and women. The show includes energetic dance routines and dreamy ballads. Call (630) 634-2100 for tickets.

Dec. 9

Suzuki Strings Christmas Concert
10 a.m.
Edman Chapel Auditorium, 401 E. Franklin St., Wheaton
Free

The Community School of the Arts at Wheaton College Suzuki String students will present Bluegrass and Beyond, a Christmas concert celebrating the birth of Christ with musical traditions from around the world. More than 300 students, ages 4 through high school will perform versions of familiar Christmas favorites; a bluegrass version of “Go Tell It on the Mountain,” a klezmer version of “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” and Pentatonix’s “Mary Did You Know.” Audience participation will be encouraged.

Dec. 9-10

Breakfast with Santa
9-11 a.m.
The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle
$42 for adults, $36 for children 4 and older; discounts for Arboretum members

Enjoy a special breakfast buffet in The Morton Arboretum’s Ginkgo Restaurant and a visit from Santa. Children can talk with Santa and his helpers and leave with some sweet treats to take home. Breakfasts will be held on weekends in December and Dec. 21-Dec. 22.

Holiday Market
11 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 9
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 10
Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31^st St., Oak Brook
Free

Shoppers can choose holiday gifts for friends and family at one of the many booths selling crafts, food, jewelry and other artisan goods. Part of the proceeds will benefit the next restoration project at Mayslake Hall.

Dec. 10

Book signing with DJ Mitch Michaels
1-3 p.m.
Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst
Free

Mitch Michaels has been rocking Chicago airwaves for decades, and has written a new book about his colorful experiences, “Doin’ the Cruise: Memories from a Lifetime in Radio and Rock & Roll.” The public is invited to a meet-and-greet book signing with this popular radio personality and Disco Demolition participant. Books are available in the museum gift shop for $20 each, while supplies last. No registration required.

”Nutcracker”
3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
North Central College’s Madden Theatre, 171 Chicago Ave., Naperville
$20 for adults, $10 for children

The School of Performing Arts will present “Winter Wonderland,” an adaptation of A&A Ballet’s world-premiere production of Alexei Kremnev’s “Nutcracker.” The 45-minute production, filled with excerpts from Kremnev’s rendition of the holiday classic, can introduce young audiences to classical ballet and a tradition of the season. After the performance, audience members may take photos with the Sugar Plum Fairy and participate in an arts and crafts station where children can make their own keepsake picture frame. Go to schoolofperformingarts.com to purchase tickets. For more information, call (630) 725-2066.

Dec. 11

Student Composers’ Concert
7 p.m.
Edman Chapel Auditorium, 401 E. Franklin St., Wheaton
Free

The Wheaton College Conservatory of Music will present a program featuring new works produced by students in the conservatory’s composition program.
For more information, call (630) 752-5099.

–DuPage County Calendar of Events Dec. 7 – Dec. 11–