“The Servant of Two Masters” was written in 1753 by Carlo Goldoni, but a modern

“The Servant of Two Masters” was written in 1753 by Carlo Goldoni, but a modern adaptation of the play will be presented by Youngstown State University Theater. The play, considered a classic piece of world drama, retains its pace and humor but with fresh dialog that an American ear will grasp. Curtain times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at Ford Theater, inside Bliss Hall, which is on Wick Avenue across from the Butler Institute. Call (330) 941-3105.

The 22nd annual Penn-Ohio Boat Show is this weekend at the Eastwood Expo Center adjacent to Eastwood Mall in Niles. Crafts on display will range from 12-foot fishing boats to offshore cruisers and include pontoons, racing, high performance, and the ultimate in fishing boats.

Hours are 3 to 9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5 for adults (children are free). For more information, call (330) 544-8951

Hip-hop duo DaBoonDox will celebrate its love — for music, that is — with a pre-Valentines Day show Friday at Barley, 21 W. Federal St., downtown Youngstown. “We wanted to get away from the usual Valentine's Day Massacre that usually comes with Friday the 13th and incorporate something positive this year,” explained Jeff “DJ” Killin, one-half of the group.

The show is going to be the first time the fellows are going to play without an opening act. Killin will start the evening at 10 p.m. with a DJ set. DaBoonDox will hit the stage around 11:30 p.m.

As usual, expect decorations, stage props and surprises. Admission is $5 (18-and-over only).

The Artists of Mahoning Commons are opening their doors again this weekend for hands-on projects. Stop in any time between noon and 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and, if you like, make a clay project or a jewelry project, at the studios of Lynn Cardwell and Marcie Applegate. Each project is $10, and reservations aren’t necessary. Adults and children are welcome. The artists are located on the third floor of the Ward Bakery Building, across from the U-Haul building, 1024 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. For information, call Cardwell at (330) 718-2696

Red Wanting Blue returns to Barley’s on Valentine's Day. Opening the show is Jordan DePaul and the Reputations. Barley’s is at 21 W. Federal St., downtown Youngstown. Call (330) 743-6480.k

Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, with guest vocalist Monica Mancini, performs the song of the late great film score composer (and Monica’s father) Henry Mancini in an 8 p.m. concert at Powers Auditorium. Call (330) 744-0264.

jRegulars at Kent-Salem’s concerts have been clamoring to see the Kent State Jazz Band, and they will get their chance at 3 p.m. Sunday, when the ensemble performs in concert at the KSU-Salem City Center building, 230 N. Lincoln Ave., Salem. The ensemble is comprised of undergraduate and graduate music students and can play many jazz styles ranging from swing and be-bop to big band, salsa and fusion.

The last time celebrity DJ Mick Boogie came to Downtown 36 night club, the line to get in the door was half a block long. The celebrity DJ returns to D36 on Feb. 21, for a post-Kelly Pavlik fight show. The club is at 36 W. Federal St., downtown Youngstown.

The New York Metropolitan Opera’s Live in HD Series presents “Madama Butterfly.” The magnificent opera will be beamed live to Tinseltown in Boardman at 1 p.m. March 7.

The Monster Nationals, a family-oriented monster truck show, comes to Chevrolet Centre at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27 and 28. Bring the kids and a camera. Check Ticketmaster.