Music: America to talk, perform in La Jolla

Spend an evening with the Grammy Award-winning rock band America, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary together. America founders Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell will discuss the band’s success since it formed in 1970, as well as talk about the process of writing hit songs. In addition they will discuss their newest album, “Back Pages.” Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. 7 p.m. Fri. $20. (858) 454-3541; https://www.mcasd.org.