Will Farrell, Tom Hanks and Ernest Hemingway are born under the sign of cancer. In Olympia, Mark Bowen, of AKA and the Heart Hurt Goods, is a cancer too. Time to celebrate his 32nd orbit around the sun with an all out bash at The Royal featuring performances by Smoke of Old Dominion, Free Whiskey and a rare solo performance by Bowen. Boozie Collins is presenting and a special balancing act by Big Sam Miller (think kegs on a chin) will top off the celebration. Dancing will follow with the ever-electric, ever-fantastic Mothrider. Even if you don't know Bowen, this party is not to be missed. Hip-hop, sweet beats, lots of love and a glimpse of our inner species is what to expect. 

AKA'S BIRTHDAY EXTRAVAGANZA, 9 p.m., The Royal Lounge, 311 Capitol Way, Olympia, $5, 360.705.0760