Glendale’s Museum of Neon Art and local artist Dani Bonnet present a free pandemic-themed exhibit of neon art and mixed media works in the windows of the Hollywood Palladium. The Sunset Boulevard display leads our list of things to see and shows to watch on the weekend – a long list of in-person and streaming options that include Kathryn Hahn, Jason Alexander, Wallis’s intimate Sorting Room series, the Pasadena Symphony and a benefit for homeless youth with Dolly Parton, Ryan Reynolds and Jon Hamm, among others. All hours are peaceful.

In-person SoCal events

“Off on”
The Neon Art Museum and Bonnet Exhibit can be seen at the Palladium for free anytime from Friday, though an evening visit is recommended. For those who wish to explore the history of neon signage in Southern California, a paid 90-minute guided tour is scheduled from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on May 27; it’s $ 25, and prior purchase is required. The Palladium presentation is at 6215 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood; until May 28. store.neonmona.org

“Butterfly season”
While its indoor galleries remain closed, the Kidspace Children’s Museum is presenting a 25th anniversary edition of this family-friendly festival that features a variety of outdoor activities. 480 N. Arroyo Boulevard, Pasadena. Open from Wednesday to Sunday. $ 12.95, $ 14.95; infants are free. Pre-timed entrance tickets required. kidspacemuseum.org

Sound Mind Mental Health Music Festival
Local heroes Fitz and the Tantrums and punk rockers All Time Low are among the artists playing acoustic sets at Ventura County Fairgrounds as part of this benefit for the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Ventura. 6 p.m. Thursday. $ 109 and more per car; five passengers maximum. cbfproductions.ticketspice.com

Live music on Friday nights at Johnny’s West Adams
The local restaurant is launching a series of outdoor concerts with session musicians led by keyboardist Jeff Babko from “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” home group. Johnny’s West Adams, 4327 W. Adams Blvd., LA 7 p.m. Friday. No cover charge. johnnyswestadams.com

“Comedy at the door of the stage”
David Rusiecki hosts a humorous outdoor showcase featuring Richard Weiss, Donna Maine and Denise Shue. Stage Door Repertory Theater, 1045 N. Armando St., Suite B, Anaheim. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. $ 15; prior purchase required. stagedoorrep.org

Diffusion

“The Rosensweig sisters”
Kathryn Hahn and Jason Alexander participate in a reading of Wendy Wasserstein’s blockbuster comedy-drama about three middle-aged American Jewish siblings living in the 1990s in London. Part of the “Spotlight on Plays” series presented by Broadway’s Best Shows. 5 p.m. Thursday; available on request until 3 p.m. on Monday. $ 15. broadwaysbestshows.com

“For the record: the Brat Pack reunion concert”
Wallis’s intimate Sorting Room series continues with this musical revue celebrating pop songs and teen movies from the 1980s. 7 pm Friday. $ 20; serial pass, $ 75. theWallis.org

“Pasadena presents”
The spring season of Pasadena Symphony concludes with a program that includes Beethoven’s Triple Concerto as well as pieces by Poulenc and Mark Saltzman. 4 p.m. Saturday; on request for 48 hours. Release. pasadenasymphony-pops.org, youtube.com

“ChekhovOS / an experimental game”
Mikhail Baryshnikov portrays Anton Chekhov in this interactive theatrical event inspired by Russian playwright’s drama “The Cherry Orchard” and created by Igor Golyak. Co-presented by the Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA. 5 p.m. Sunday. Release. Register on cap.ucla.edu

“Hope box”
Los Angeles-based Versa-Style Dance Company explores the personal and political landscapes of our Fairground City in this Motown music program. On request from 7 p.m. Friday to Sunday midnight. Release. facebook.com, youtube.com

“Postal code plays: Los Angeles”
Presented by Glendale’s Antaeus Theater Company, this podcast series featuring short dramas inspired by everyday life in Southern California returns with new episodes. Available anytime. Release. Download from a podcast store or listen on antaeus.org.

Ron Kobayashi Trio
This jazz trio led by pianist Ron Kobayashi is accompanied by singer Andrea Miller in a concert filmed at the Irvine Barclay Theater. From Thursday to May 31, $ 20. thebarclay.org

“Close Quarters”
The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s multimedia virtual concert series continues with a program that includes the world premiere of “Hyo” by Peter S. Shin as well as pieces by Benjamin Britten and Ellen Reid. Grant Gershon of Los Angeles Master Chorale and Los Angeles Opera is the guest conductor. The pre-concert conference will take place on Friday at 5:30 p.m., followed by the performance at 6:30 p.m. available on request thereafter. Release; donations accepted. laco.org, youtube.com, facebook.com

“The Latrell Show”
Writer-performer Brandon Kyle Goodman, as a die-hard talk show host, explores the queer black experience in America in this black comedy filmed at the Pico Playhouse and presented by Iama Theater Company. Available on request from Sunday to June 20. $ 15. iamatheatre.com

“Broadway Barks 23 Across America”
Bernadette Peters is hosting a virtual edition of this star-studded pet adoption event that she co-founded with Mary Tyler Moore. With appearances by Hugh Jackman, Audra McDonald, Mandy Patinkin, Nathan Lane and others. 4 p.m. Sunday. Release. broadwaycares.org

“Can Boyle Heights Save America?”
Los Angeles Times Editor-in-Chief Hector Becerra, historian George J. Sanchez and “Real Women Have Curves” playwright Josefina López discuss the multicultural history of the Los Angeles neighborhood in this Live Zoom chat brought to you by Zócalo Public Square. 5 p.m. Thursday. Release. Register on zocalopublicsquare.org

“Ursula”
Latino Theater Co. and Cara Mía Theater present singer-songwriter Frida Espinosa-Müller’s solo drama about a young immigrant separated from her mother after seeking asylum at the US-Mexico border; in Spanish with some English, with subtitles in both languages; for ages 12 and over. On request from 6.30 p.m. Thursday. Release. latinotheaterco.org

“A night of stars at Covenant House”
Famous faces taking part in this virtual concert to benefit homeless youth are Dolly Parton, Ryan Reynolds, Meryl Streep, Jon Hamm and Stephen Colbert. Anytime on request. Release. covenanthouse.org

“A tour of Mexico”
New West Symphony is joined by the Mariachi Divas, guitarist Jiji Kim and harpist Maria Casale for a program of works by Silvestre Revueltas, Gabriela Ortiz and others. 3 p.m. Sunday; on request thereafter. $ 25; season pass, $ 160. newwestsymphony.org

“Rita Dove and Tracy K. Smith: Poetry at the Crossroads”
Two Pulitzer Prize-winning poets discuss the state of the art in this virtual chat presented by Broad Stage and Red Hen Press. 6 p.m. Thursday. Release. $ 10 and more. hebroadstage.org

“Signature recital series”
Soprano Julia Bullock sings the music of Schumann, Kurt Weill, Rodgers and Hammerstein and others in a performance filmed at the Blaibach Concert Hall in Blaibach, Germany. Presented by Los Angeles Opera. Serial Pass: $ 30, $ 45 per household. laopera.org

The Romeros Quartet
Pepe, Celin, Lito and Celino Romero, members of the legendary family of classical guitarists, share the stage in a concert broadcast live from the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach. 2 p.m. Sunday. $ 20. stellartickets.com

“Called to the sofa”
Alonzo Bodden of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” and NPR’s “Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me” hosts this virtual stand-up showcase. 7 p.m. Saturday. $ 10 to $ 50. tickettailor.com

“Music Center Spotlight Grand Finale”
Performing arts students from across Southern California take the stage in a virtual edition of this annual showcase for aspiring actors, dancers, singers and musicians. Josh Groban greets. 7 p.m. Saturday. Release. facebook.com

Jazz Theatricum Brunch
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga presents a Live Zoom event with bassist Darryl “Dnotes” Harris, vocalists Chezere Brathwaite and Camille Lourde Wyatt and others. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Release. Register on theatricum.com

“Mythology, magic and miracles”
The 24th Street Theater online series of live performances for children continues with storyteller Shivani Thakkar sharing stories from the ancient Indian epic “The Ramayana”. 12:30 p.m. Saturday. $ 10; serial pass, $ 24. 24thstreet.org

“Down to the courtyard”
Traditional folk group Echo Mountain performs in the first installment of this acoustic concert series presented by the Yard Theater in East Hollywood. 8 p.m. Thursday; available until May 31. $ 12 and more. theyardtheater.co

Our recurring recommendations on arts and culture in the age of coronaviruses are published every Thursday.