From theater performances to Holi festivals and a St. Patrick’s Day run, there are plenty of events to attend in Plano this weekend.

All weekend


The ArtCentre Theatre will present ‘You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown’ this weekend at 5220 Village Creek Drive, Plano. Charles Schulz’s inspired the view of the world as shown through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his well-known group of friends is shared through a series of vignettes showing an “average” day in the life. Performances will take place Friday and Saturday at 8:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are available for $15 through the theatre’s website. For more information, call 214-810-3228. 

Friday


Tuzer Ballet presents ‘Mixed Rep Live' in Plano March 10. Tuzer Ballet presents ‘Mixed Rep Live' in Plano March 10.[/caption]

Tuzer Ballet presents ‘Mixed Rep Live, a stylistically diverse program that includes innovative choreography, dancing, live music performed by students from Suzuki Music of Dallas and guest appearances by Ballet Frontier. The performance will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Courtyard Theater, 1509 H Ave., Plano. Tickets are available on the ballet’s website for $17. For more information called Tuzer Ballet at 972-783-1735.

Saturday


Run of the Irish, a St. Patrick’s Day celebration run, will be held at the Shops at Legacy, 5741 Legacy Drive, Plano, on Saturday. This second annual run invites attendees to come decked out in green St. Patrick’s Day outfits for a 5K run and walk. After the run, attendees will receive one free beer at Scruffy Duffies. Registration is $30 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under. Online registration will remain open though Saturday morning. The run begins at 8:30 a.m. with a party and awards at 9 a.m. For more information, visit Mellew Productions’ website.

Participants can learn about the Holi festival and South Asian culture at Celebrate Holi. This free event includes a variety of activities for all ages, including crafts, storytelling and a PeeWee Color Run. Activities run from 2-4 p.m. at the Davis Library, 7501-B Independence Parkway, Plano, and the color run begins at 2:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.planolibrary.org or call the library at 972-208-8000.

The Plano Symphony Orchestra’s signature fundraising event, All that Jazz Gala, will take place at the Marriott at Legacy Town Center, 7121 Bishop Road, Plano. The event offers an evening of dinner, dancing and auctions while raising money to support the orchestra and its programs. The gala begins at 6 p.m. and tickets are $175 per person. For more information, visit www.planosymphony.org or call 972-473-7262.

Saturday and Sunday


The inaugural Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival will take place at the Plano Center, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway, March 11-12. The inaugural Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival will take place at the Plano Center, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway, March 11-12.[/caption]

The inaugural Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival will take place at the Plano Center, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway. At this family-friendly event attendees can check out a variety of fly fishing manufacturers, attend lectures on techniques and enjoy beer tasting local Texas microbrews. Beer tastings from Oskar Blues Brewery, Four Corners Brewing Co., Sweet Water Brewing Co. and Texas Ale Project will be available. General admission is $20, weekend passes are $35 and classes run from $50-75. For more information, please visit the event’s website.




Editor's note: Theatre Britain performance of Will You Still Love Me in the Morning?’ has been removed from this article as the performance ended March 5.