"Chamber Jazz": The Ira Stein Group performs on piano, cello and saxophone, 7:30 p.m. today, at the Honolulu Academy of Arts Theater. Tickets $12 general, $8 students and seniors. Call 532-8700.

Music workshops: Hawaii Public Radio music director Alan Bunin concludes his "Brief History of Music," beginning with the 19th-century Nationalist composers, 6 p.m. today, Atherton Performing Arts Studio, 738 Kaheka St.

Bunin covers the various musical forms used by composers in "Musical Models," Jan. 23, and explores differences in approach to music in "It's a Matter of Interpretation," Jan. 30. Tickets $15; for the series, $40. Call 955-8821.

The Nonce: Spontaneous hip hop direct from West Coast Underground comes to 1739 Kalakaua for an 18 and over crowd today, and a 21 and over crowd tomorrow. Tickets $12.50 at the door. Doors open at 8 p.m. both nights. Call 949-1739.

Recital: By bassist Paul Erhard, 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, Bishop Memorial Chapel, Kamehameha Schools. Free. Call 842-8356.

Darlene Ahuna: Hoku Award-nominated vocalist performs at Tower Records' 611 Keeaumoku St. store at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow. Free, with autograph session to follow, celebrating the release of her new album "Ku'u Lei Poina 'Ole."

Propagandhi and J-Church: Perform with special guests 8 p.m. Jan. 23 at Formula 660, at 660 Ala Moana Boulevard, Suite 214. All ages welcome. Tickets are $10 at Radio Free Music Center and at the door. Call 296-1027 for more information.

Blaine Kia: Musician will be joined by percussionist John Porlas in a performance at Tower Records' Keeaumoku store, 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday. Free, with autograph session to follow, in support of Kia's CD "Friends of Mine."