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Two scientists who are fast friends, one Nigerian and one American, have won the MacArthur Foundation's 100&Change competition for their network to catch the next disease with pandemic potential.

The first special exhibition at the newly reopening MCASD La Jolla campus will be a survey of works of Niki de Saint Phalle, who lived in La Jolla in the later years of her life. RELATED: Artist Niki de Saint Phalle's radical decade Niki de Saint Phalle in the 1960s is the first exhibition to survey the experimental work of French American artist Niki de Saint Phalle (1930–2002) during this pivotal decade, featuring numerous works from European collections that will be displayed in the United States for the first time. The exhibition explores a transformative ten-year period in Saint Phalle’s work when she embarked on two of her most significant series: the Tirs, or “shooting paintings,” and the exuberant sculptures of women she called Nanas. Affirming the artist’s place in postwar art history, this show highlights her prescient works of performance, participatory, and feminist art, as well as her many transatlantic projects and collaborations.Niki de Saint Phalle in the 1960s brings together major paintings, assemblages, and sculptures from this important chapter in the artist’s career, as well as extensive film and photographic documentation from the Niki Charitable Art Foundation and the Menil Collection Archives. Niki de Saint Phalle in the 1960s is co-curated by Jill Dawsey, PhD, Senior Curator, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego Michelle White, Senior Curator, the Menil Collection. Funders Niki de Saint Phalle in the 1960s is co-organized by the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and the Menil Collection, Houston. More information here. Related links: MCASD on Instagram MCASD on Facebook

"It's very hard to narrow the list," says the Chief Preservation Officer of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The 2023 list includes a gas station, an artist studio and two Chinatowns.

After years of preparation, San Diego’s community choice energy program will start enrolling hundreds of thousands of customers. Then, KPBS Science and Technology reporter Thomas Fudge on how San Diego is enacting the new state law that requires food scraps to be composted, instead of being sent to landfills. Later, signatures are being collected for a proposed state ballot measure that could guarantee funding for arts in public schools. Plus, today is Chinese New Year, we take a look at the traditions that shape the holiday. Lastly, KPBS Arts reporter Beth Accomando speaks with Michael Gene Sullivan about his play “The Great Khan,” which is being staged at the San Diego Rep in March.

Hollywood production has been halted for months as actors and writers have been on strike. Now, the writers are headed back to work.

Sounds of Spring The Music of Antonio Jobim & Sergio Mendes Acclaimed singer, Jonathan Karrant is coming to The Fairmont Grand Lobby to celebrate music Legends, Antonio Carlos Jobim and Sergio Mendes. Two of the greatest Brazilian composers, pianists, guitarists, songwriters, arrangers, and singers. Considered one of the great exponents of Brazilian music, Jobim internationalized bossa nova and, with the help of important American artists, merged it with jazz in the 1960s to create a new sound. Sergio Mendes' career took off with worldwide hits by his group Brasil '66. He has over 55 releases and plays bossa nova heavily crossed with jazz and funk. Jonathan and his all-star band, The Danny Green Trio, will pay tribute to Jobim with exciting musical arrangements that highlight such songs as; "Girl from Ipanema," "Wave," "One Note Samba," "Fool on the Hill," "The Look of Love" and more. This will be a smooth and tropical musical experience, washing over you like the warm waters of Rio de Janeiro. Jonathan Karrant's album, “On and On” hit #4 on the Billboard Jazz charts and his album Live hit #2 on the iTunes Jazz Charts. He has received honors throughout the states including; the New York City Cabaret Jazz Honors, “Best Singer” for the Bravo California Awards and was named one of the top 10 rising vocalists by Downbeat. “A voice, romantic without being cloying, warm but not forced, Jonathan carries songs with an emotional weight that reaches your soul. At the same time he can swing with the kind of jazz suave that was patented by Mel Torme.” - Jazz Corner *All guests are subject to a Food and Beverage Minimum of $80. Tickets are a deposit and will apply towards the Food and Beverage Minimum on the final bill upon service completion. Jonathan Karrant on Facebook / Instagram

Guitarist and Singer John January, known far and wide for his energetic performances, is a Billboard Magazine Award Winning Songwriter. John is also honored as a Great Blues Artist in the Blues Hall Of Fame-Chicago. Included with cost of admission.

Sue Palmer is an artist of international repute and piano player extraordinaire. She has been a presence on the live music scene in San Diego and the world for over 30 years, and was inducted into the San Diego Music Hall of Fame in 2018. Known as the Queen of Boogie Woogie, she is the band leader for the Motel Swing Orchestra, and will be featuring her longtime guitarist, Steve Wilcox, and up-and-coming vocalist Liz Ajuzie, at The Flower Fields this year. Included with cost of admission.

The ocean inspires, connects, sustains us. Artists, poets, musicians, surfers… beach-goers the world over share a deep admiration and respect for the sea. The "Poetry in Ocean: A Celebration of the Sunset, Surf and Sea" panel and open reading was born of the same gusto for sun and surf, San Diego style! The evening will start with a panel discussion led by surfer and associate publisher of the San Diego Poetry Annual, Michael Klam. Panelists are surf journalist, Scott Bass, classical pianist/surfer, Jeeyoon Kim, poet/visual artist, Ted Washington, and lifelong surfer, artist, author and contributing writer at The Surfer’s Journal, Cher Pendarvis. Open mic follows the panel. All poets and writers of any genre are invited to share their take on the influence and inspiration they draw from the sea. Open mic readers will share one poem (or two short ones) or one piece of short prose each. Writers can sign up on the night of the show or preregister to read at sdpoetryannual@gmail.com. The Friends of the San Diego Central Library will also be hosting a membership drive to support the library. Everyone who stops by their table will get an opportunity drawing ticket and be eligible to participate, no purchase necessary. Prizes include a Hank Warner custom surfboard, $100 dinner gift certificates to Bully’s East Prime Bistro Sports Bar (and ball caps and shirts from the restaurant), and assorted swag from Rocky’s Crown Pub. Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/poetry-ocean-celebration-sunset-surf-sea-poetry https://poetryandartsd.com/

The new port of entry at Otay Mesa could drastically reduce border wait times, but only if there are enough Customs and Border Protection agents to staff it. Meanwhile, Star Theatre Company in Oceanside joins the effort to collect signatures and guarantee arts and music education in every California public school. Plus, Black Comix Day returns to San Diego this weekend at the Worldbeat Cultural Center.