North Tahoe businesses, restaurants and residents will kick off the holiday season with Hospitality Holidays, a first-time North Tahoe event that will pair food tastings and live music with local vendors and a silent auction.

The free event is Dec. 4 at Kings Beach’s North Tahoe Events Center from 5-10pm. It is being put on by the North Lake Tahoe Chamber/Convention Visitors Bureau/Resort Association.

DJ One Truest and Sneaky Creatures will play live music, and Tahoe Flow Arts Studio will perform at the event. The event will feature food tastings from a variety of local restaurants and beer from event sponsor Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. at the no-host bar.

Other event activities include a photo booth where attendees can take photos with Santa, a raffle and silent auction.

For more information, call Ginger Karl at (530) 581.8764.