On Tap for February 2012

February 8-29: Various Locations
JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
It’s time again for the Jewish Film Festival, featuring the very best in modern Jewish cinema. This year’s festival offers something for everyone. The Opening Night’s feature film “My Best Enemy” will screen at the Fox Theatre for the opening night gala. The rest of the films will screen all over Atlanta at locations like Atlantic Station, Lefont Sandy Springs Theater, Georgia Theatre Company at Merchants Walk, the Tara and North Point Market 8. For tickets, go to ajff.org.

February 11: Atlantic Station
WINTER BEER FESTIVAL
The third annual Winter Beer Carnival will pour up plenty to taste and experience on Feb. 11. The last two events have sold out in advance so this year's event is being expanded to offer even more beers, carnival games and activities. The festival is moving to a new bigger Midtown location at Atlantic Station which will be transformed into a carnival themed celebration offering up midway games, activities, great food, and DJ's. Sample more than 100 types of beers including traditional favorites, premium craft beers and an assortment of the best winter brews. Visit winterbeercarnival.com for details.

February 18: LanierWorld at Sunset Cove
Polar plunge
What’s more fun than diving in ice cold water? Several things. But what if it was for a good cause? Not much. The Polar Plunge returns on Feb. 18 to the chilly waters of LanierWorld at Sunset Cove. This is the third annual Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics Georgia. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume, highest fundraiser, highest fundraising team, and more. All you have to do is register and encourage your friends to donate to your fundraising page. Visit specialolympicsga.org for more information.

February 10-15, 23-26: Philips Arena & Gwinnett Arena
RINGLING BRO. & BARNUM & BAILEY
There are view joys better than the circus. There are the animals, the high flying acts, the incredible performances. Don’t miss the original circus coming back to Atlanta. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey return to Philips Arena and Gwinnett Arena for one of the world’s greatest shows. For a complete listing of tickets and times, go online to ringling.com.

February 25: Georgia Dome
MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS
Who doesn’t like high-flying stunts and near death experiences? The Monster Energy AMA Supercross brings just that sort of action to the Georgia Dome on Feb. 25. If you’re looking for the very best in motorcross entertainment, this is not an event to be missed. The supercross starts at 7pm. Tickets are as low as $10 or $52 for club access. Go online to supercrossonline.com for complete details.

February 12: Philips Arena
ATLANTA HAWK VS. MIAMI HEAT
Of the games that dot the Hawks home schedule, here is one of the sure games not to be missed. The Miami Heat are the league’s greatest collection of superstars with Lebron James and Dwayne Wade in the backcourt. They also offer one of the NBA’s greatest challenges. Will Joe Johnson & Co. be up to the challenge? Head down to Philips Arena to find out. Tickets are available at atlantahawks.com.