Explore Tahoe Winter Speaker Series continues with “Fibs, Fakes, and Falsehoods ~ Mistaken Tahoe.” Learn what is fact and what is fiction when David Antonucci, author and speaker, presents the answers to many myths and questions about Lake Tahoe.

The presentation will be Jan. 13 at 6pm at Explore Tahoe Vistor Center located in the Heavenly Village at 4114 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.

Special rate in the parking garage $5 flat rate after 4pm. Refreshments will be provided and a $5 donation is requested. Call (530) 542.4637 for more information.

Empire Comedy has its first show at Northstar this week.

When: Jan. 12, 8pm

What: “Police Cops!” and “Hostel Greetings”

Where: TC’s Pub Village at Northstar, 100 Northstar Drive, Truckee.

Who: All ages show recommended for 17 and up.

Cost: $10, online.

Oddie Hester, formally Dr. Joshua Welch, will have his comedy career break out Jan. 15 at 4pm in South Lake Tahoe.

This free show is acceptable for the whole family. He believes laughter is the best medicine.

Please call for a reservation — (530) 544.1600

The performance is inside Lakeview Plaza next to Freshies.

Representatives from TripAdvisor will give a presentation at this month’s South Lake Tahoe Lodging Association meeting.

The meeting is Jan. 13 at 9:30am at the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority office in Stateline.

The discussion will be about the website and tools to help businesses leverage their exposure.

Lake Tahoe Historical Society will have its Winter Program at Camp Richardson’s rustic lodge on Highway 89 on Jan. 18 at 7pm.

Frank Tortorich, Amador County educator, Emigrant Trail researcher and guide, author, and longtime member of Oregon California Trails Association, will portray a young man who joined the Mormon Battalion in the 1840s. The drama will describe the trail from Sacramento Valley through Sly Park area, up Carson Pass into Hope Valley and beyond, and the experiences he and the Battalion had along the way.

Members, friends, and guests are invited; light refreshments will be served.

For further information, call (530) 577.7415.

Dragonfly’s first Beer & Food Festival is slated for an. 27 from 6 to 9pm at the Truckee restaurant.

Attendees may stop in anytime during the evening and roam the food and beer stations, tasting menu items paired with six Mammoth Brewing Company specialty beers.

Advanced tickets are on sale now for $28 per person, which provides access to this interactive beer and food tasting event.

While tasting the malts, smelling the hops and sampling the Dragonfly eats, Beer & Food Fest participants can also meet Mammoth Brewing Company brew master Sean Turner, enjoy live music and enter a raffle to win free growlers.

Tickets are available at Dragonfly; advanced ticket purchase is recommended as these types of events often sell out. For tickets or more info, call (530) 587.0557.

Dragonfly is located upstairs at 10118 Donner Pass Road, right in the heart of downtown Truckee.

Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce mixer is Jan. 13 5:30-7:30pm at the Riva Grill in South Lake Tahoe.

For more information, call (775) 588.1728.

Father-Daughter Sweetheart Dance sponsored by Harrah’s-Harvey is Feb. 11 from 7-9:30pm at Harveys.

Be the coolest dad in town and dance the night away with your daughter. Refreshments will be served and a photo keepsake is available for an additional fee.

Tickets are $20, and $8 per additional daughter.

The event often sells out. Call (775) 586.7271 for tickets.

Fundraiser for Whittell High School grad Jerel Dutton at MontBleu casino in Stateline on Jan. 15 from 6-10:30pm.

Dutton sustained head injuries in a backcountry ski accident earlier this winter.

Tickets are $10. They may be purchased at Kahle Community Center, Chase International at Round Hill, Tahoe Sports Ltd., Forever Dance Studio at Round Hill, or at the door.

The South Tahoe Amateur Hockey Association’s 6th Annual Lake Tahoe Invitational Hockey Tournament is Jan. 14-17.

This youth hockey tournament features 18 teams from California playing in three age divisions at the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena.

The action starts Jan. 14 at 9am, with the last game of the day at 8pm. Games run all day Saturday and Sunday from 6am to 10:30pm.

The division championship game is Jan. 17 for the Mites, Squirts and PeeWees.

For more information about the free tournament, call (530) 542.6056.