Things to do in and around Atlanta today

The holidays are upon us. If you’re looking for activities for the family, you can check out a classic Christmas movie on the big screen, enter a discussion of superheroes and social justice and, hey grown-ups, how about a chance to shake a leg?

‘A Christmas Story’ at the Krog Street Market

Ralphie encounters Santa Claus and yearns for that Red Ryder BB gun in the timeless “A Christmas Story,” showing today at the Krog Street Market. The screening is the last installment of the market’s holiday movie series, part of the Krog Holiday Week; 6-8 p.m.; free; 99 Krog St.; krogstreetmarket.com

Senior Holiday Ball at the Sanford Performing Arts Center

Subtitled “Sometimes A Senior’s Just Gotta Dance!” this holiday shindig takes place at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts Center in Decatur. The catered holiday affair includes a D J, a live band and prizes. Semi-formal attire is recommended. There are two seatings: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.; $45; free parking, Porter Sanford III Performing Arts Center, 3181 Rainbow Drive, Decatur, 404-453-0872; www.portersanfordartscenter.org/

Short Films on Yayoi Kusama at the High Museum

In conjunction with the exhibition “Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors,” the High will present screenings of short films capturing several of the artist’s performances from the 1960s, as well as more recent short films of Kusama singing, performing, and reciting poems. They will be introduced by Andy Ditzler, curator of the Film Love series; 7 p.m.; screening may be sold out: if tickets remain, they cost $14.50; members: free; High Museum of Art, Rich Theatre, Memorial Arts Building; 1280 Peachtree St. NE.; www.high.org/

Superheroes and Social Justice, at the Center for Civil and Human Rights

Comic books have long paid attention to social issues. Stan Lee’s X-Men and the recent revamp of Black Panther have used pop-culture references and the stories of supernatural abilities to address issues like racism and sexism, in an accessible way. Join a discussion of superheroes and social justice at the Center for Civil and Human Rights: 6-8:30 p.m.; free; 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd.; www.civilandhumanrights.org

MGM Ralphie (Peter Billingsley) visits a department store Santa (Jeff Gillen) as part of his campaign to find a BB gun under his tree in the classic holiday film “A Christmas Story.” The film will be screened today as the last offering in the Krog Holiday Week movie series.