“Almost, Maine” is an offbeat comedy set in the mythical town of Almost, Maine. Blackbox

“Almost, Maine” is an offbeat comedy set in the mythical town of Almost, Maine. Blackbox Productions, the student troupe at Youngstown State University, will present the comedy through Sunday at Spotlight Arena Theater in Bliss Hall. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Call (330) 941-3105.

ÓÅ®Blessid Union of Souls comes to Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Road, in Cleveland, for a 9 p.m. show Friday. The Cincinnati band had a top 10 hit entitled “I Believe” off their 1995 debut album. Tickets are available in advance for $15 at beachlandballroom.com.

Productions continue this weekend at four area theater companies.

At New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., it’s Neil Simon’s “Laughter on the 23rd Floor,” with shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Call (724) 657-9369.

Salem Community Theatre, 490 E. State St., has the farce “Noises Off” on its stage at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Call (330) 332-9688.

“Proof” enters its second weekend at Trumbull New Theatre, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles. Shows are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call (330) 652-1103.

Stage Left Players are offering “Hello, Dolly!” at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon. Call (330) 424-5093.

The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra presents a Masterworks concert entitled Bravo Slava, with guest accompanist Wendy Warner, at 8 p.m. Saturday at Powers Auditorium in downtown Youngstown. The highlight will be the world premiere of “Impressions at the Butler,” a symphonic composition that the YSO had commissioned to bring to music the masterpieces of art at the Butler Institute of American Art. Call (330) 744-0264 for tickets.

A presidential inauguration party begins at 10 p.m. Saturday at B&O Station, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, with Youngstown’s Total Package Band. Call (330) 743-1452.

The State Ballet Theatre of Russia presents “Cinderella” at 7 p.m. Sunday at Powers Auditorium. It’s the acclaimed ballet company’s only appearance in the northeast Ohio-western Pennsylvania region. Call (330) 744-0264 for tickets.

The Harlem Globetrotters make their annual return to Youngstown on Jan. 31 at Chevrolet Centre. Check Ticketmaster for ticket information.

One of the world’s greatest love stories unfolds on the stage of Pittsburgh’s Benedum Center this Valentine’s Day as Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre presents the local premiere of “Romeo et Juliette.” This contemporary interpretation of Shakespeare’s masterpiece, choreographed by Jean-Christophe Maillot of Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo, is a mix of passion and revenge. It runs Feb. 12 through 15. Tickets range from $20.50 to $88.50 and are available by calling (412) 456-6666 or online at www.pbt.org, The PBT warns that its content may not be appropriate for young children.k