Kick off the holidays with a festive evening at the John Rose Oval, when the Friends of Roseville Parks host their annual Holiday Rose Gala. The evening will include creative cuisine, wine, auctions, a gift card tree and entertainment by Michael Johnson, a guitar player, singer and storyteller with hits that include “Bluer Than Blue,” “Almost Like Being in Love” and “The Moon is Still Over Her Shoulder.” Proceeds go towards updating and improving the parks in Roseville. All ages. 6 p.m. $60. Roseville Skating Center, 2661 Civic Center Drive, Roseville; 651.792.7007; friendsofrosevilleparks.org