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Jun 15 Get up close and personal with one of rock’s biggest names in this no-holds-barred speaking event. KISS rocker and Family Jewels reality TV star Gene Simmons shares his life story and answers questions from the audience. Everyone in attendance has an opportunity to meet this pop culture icon. Show starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets: $46-$131. Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St, 780-3333 or click here for tickets.

Hot Entertainment: Music Mecca

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Since 1929, the Commodore Ballroom has been delighting concertgoers with its huge sprung hardwood dance floor and great musical acts. In the early days as the Commodore Cabaret, this art deco landmark featured big band music, dinner and dancing every Saturday night and celebrity performers including Sammy Davis Jr., Count Basie and Cab Calloway. More recently it has played host to some of the biggest names in rock, hip-hop and pop music, including U2, David Bowie, Nirvana, Tina Turner, The Police, The Tragically Hip, Beastie Boys and KISS. So put on your dancing shoes and enjoy the best bounce the city has to offer.—Leszek Apouchtine