Atlanta’s event calendar is stacked with exciting new and returning events. Use this as a guide to plan your new year musts.

Atlanta Ballet 2’s Snow White performance runs perfectly at one hour, making it an ideal cultural outing for the kiddos.

2/1-5 February Atlanta Apparel

The first apparel market of the year offers attendees a second chance to shop spring/summer plus a full inventory of all things fall for European lines, and immediate for spring. New temporary exhibitors join AmericasMart’s already stacked list of vendors, giving you the chance to discover new lines each February. Also, don’t forget to shop the children’s exhibitors for autumn/winter children’s apparel. AmericasMart, 240 Peachtree St. NW, americasmart.com

2/3-26 Romeo and Juliet

As the first show of 2022 Shakespeare in the Ponce season, RoleCall Theater presents a classic, Romeo and Juliet. Brought to life on RoleCall’s intimate outdoor theater space, seven actors will take on this famous tragedy for their 10th show in the series. Wander off the BeltLine and into Verona for a romantic tragedy for the ages. 675 Ponce De Leon Ave., NE, rolecall.co/theater

2/4-5 The Fly Fishing Show

Calling all avid outdoorsmen and fly-fishing enthusiasts. Bring your friends and family to one of the biggest consumer fly-fishing events of the year. Shop and explore new rods, reels, top-of-the-line accessories, waders, books and more from the best-of-the-best manufacturers and vendors. Women, don’t leave all the fishing to the men—also included this year is a focus on the woman angler. 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, gasssouthdistrict.com

2/4-6 Snow White

Performed by Atlanta Ballet 2, this shortened family version of the classic Grimm fairy tale Snow White is perfect for even the youngest audience members. This story of a young heroine and her prince excites as they escape the schemes of an Evil Queen. Not too scary for those under 12, the choreography of Bruce Wells tells an exciting story of love, temptation and the lesson that true beauty comes from within. 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, atlantaballet.com

2/6 Hot Chocolate 15K/5K

Gear up for Atlanta’s sweetest race! Run around Atlanta, with a chocolatey reward waiting for you at the finish line. The Hot Chocolate 15K/5K series supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by raising much-needed funds and awareness for children suffering from cancer. At the post-race party, celebrate your accomplishment with a finisher mug of fondue, dippables and your very own hot chocolate. Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Park Ave. W NW, hotchocolate15k.com/atlanta

2/6 Team Hidi 10—The Story of a Decade

After Atlanta chef Ryan Hidinger was diagnosed with late-stage cancer in 2012, Team Hidi was born. His legacy lives through the Giving Kitchen, and this highly anticipated yearly event does the same. This year marks 10 years of Team Hidi and 10 years of bringing the community together for a unified purpose, to help all facets of the food service industry, from the worker and beyond. This year, enjoy an evening of tastings, live music, entertainment and camaraderie. Lee + White, 1020 White St. SW, thegivingkitchen.org/teamhidi10

2/10-13 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

The Fox Theatre presents the much-anticipated return of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Known and revered for their modern dance and uplifting of Black dancers, Alvin Ailey has been noted as a “vital American cultural ambassador to the world” who celebrates the uniqueness of the African American cultural experience and the preservation and enrichment of the American modern dance heritage.” This season’s February engagement is presented as part of Destination Dance Ailey Atlanta, with the goal to engage Atlanta’s vibrant cultural community through partnerships between Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Atlanta-based cultural, civic, and educational organizations—including the Fox Theatre. 660 Peachtree Street NE, foxtheatre.org

2/11-13 Firebird

Join the Atlanta Ballet for a night of visual and musical excitement with their rendition of Yuri Possokhov’s Firebird. Featuring the choreographer-in-residence Claudia Schreier’s work, the performance tells the story of a prince who defeats an evil sorcerer with the help of a Firebird. 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, atlantaballet.com

Atlanta Ballet dancer Airi Igarashi dressed for Firebird

2/12 15th Anniversary Atlanta Night of Hope Gala

Since 2006, the Night of Hope Gala has raised over $9 million to fund critical research for ALS and to bring awareness to this tragic illness. This premier black-tie event has become one of the largest in the Southeast and will gather approximately 600 corporate and professional leaders to celebrate and support ALS research. The evening features cocktails, a seated dinner, live entertainment, and silent and live auctions. InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta, 3315 Peachtree Road NE, one.bidpal.net/atlantanightofhope2022

2/16-27 22nd Annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival

The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival is set to return for its 22nd anniversary. The 18-day festival will feature more unforgettable cinematic stories from around the world experienced together as a community gathering and presented in the very special way that only AJFF can. Featuring a diverse collection of accomplished, international and independent cinema, the festival will take place fully virtually this year. The world’s premier Jewish film festival brings award-winning cinema to Atlanta, plus filmmakers and special guest speakers to nearly 40,000 movie lovers and culture seekers. ajff.org

2/17-19 SCAD TVfest

SCAD aTVfest, now rebranded as SCAD TVfest, is the longest running of the SCADFILM festivals and an international event celebrating the latest in design, creativity and innovation in television and media. Working professionals from all spheres of content production gather for screenings, premieres, panel discussions and workshops. Explore the latest trends in broadcast, streaming, cable, web, social media and advertising, and see the best work airing today. Opportunities abound to connect and network with future peers practicing in front of and behind the screen. Locations vary, scadtvfest.com

2/19 Atlanta Heart Ball

Join the American Heart Association for the annual Atlanta Heart Ball. No matter where, or how, the organization is proud to bring together the community that is driving change, funding science and improving behaviors way beyond the ballroom. This year, expect a social house, dinner, silent and live auctions, as well as a new technology that will allow for a seamless event experience. The St. Regis Atlanta, 88 W. Paces Ferry Road, ahamarietta.ejoinme.org