It's no surprise that Rufus Wainwright should find himself years later to be a consummate showman. The son of folkies Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle, Wainwright grew up in a house of music, joining his mother's band at the age of 13. Even his sister, Martha, has a respectable music career in her own right. Wainwright was destined for the stage, though he veered off early on from the folk music legacy of his family.

Read Rev. Adam McKinney's interview with Rufus Wainwright in the Music and Culture section.

RUFUS WAINWRIGHT, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 29, Washington Center, 512 Washington St. SE, Olympia, $24-$72, 360.753.8586; w/ Lucy Wainwright Roche, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30, Pantages Theater, 901 Broadway, Tacoma, $66-$86, 253.591.5890

See Also

Calendar: Arts and Entertainment

Calendar: Music and Nightlife