Music: George Winston at Pepperdine

Although George Winston cites his musical influences as New Orleans R&B pianists, the impressionistic and visionary stylist also lends his talents to Hawaiian slack-key guitar and solo harmonica. One hundred percent of Winston’s proceeds from this benefit concert will be donated to City of Hope Cancer Research. Smothers Theatre, Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. 8 p.m. Fri. $25-$45. (310) 506-4522. arts.pepperdine.edu.