Friday

‘Introducing Ms. Mary’: The event includes an evening of warm, loving humor as Gloria “Gigi” Gonzales brings her latest character to life on the stage. 7 p.m. (each night). $20 (advance), $25 (at the door). The Art Centre Theatre, 5220 Village Creek Drive, Plano. 214-810-3228. www.artcentretheatre.com

Saturday

The Walton Stout New Year’s Eve Hollywood Premiere will be held at the Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center on Dec. 31.[/caption] Walton Stout New Year’s Eve Hollywood Premiere: Reservations are available for the red carpet event, featuring music from The Walton Stout Band, dinner, lounge seating and drink tickets. 7 p.m. $205 (per person), $519 (VIP package for two). Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center, 7121 Bishop Road, Plano. 888-236-2427. http://wsbnye.com New Year’s Eve party: The community is invited to Taverna Rossa to celebrate the New Year with a DJ, complimentary champagne and non-alcoholic toasts for guests. The event does not have a cover and no reservations are needed. 8:30 p.m. Free. Taverna Rossa Craft Pizza & Beer, 4005 Preston Road, Ste. 512, Plano. 972-403-3321. www.tavernarossa.com Commitment Day 5K will be held at Lifetime Fitness in Plano on Jan. 1.[/caption]

Sunday

Commitment Day 5K: The festival and fun run encourages participants to commit to investing in themselves in the new year. 10 a.m. Free (age 12 and younger with adult), $30 (age 13 and older). Life Time Fitness, 7100 Preston Road, Plano. 214-227-0700. www.commitmentday.com/texas/plano-allen