Plants and Pints

Celebrate the summer solstice in the Garden while enjoying craft beer, great music, local food, and a ceremonial lighting of the Ball of Fire. You won't want to miss this special summer night on the longest day of the year! Somerville's Aeronaut Brewing Company will provide seasonal craft beers, discuss the science of brewing, and show us how the brewery incorporates native plants such as staghorn sumac into its beer. Dan Jaffe will identify native plants you can use in beverages and teach you how to make three cocktails, including the back-woods hot toddy and the pink monkey. Live music by the Ways and Means Committee will enhance the evening's festivities, and food will be available for purchase from a local food truck. The ticket price includes all the festivities and one craft beer. Additional drinks will be available for purchase. All guests must be at least 21 years old and proper identification is required.

Saturday, June 18, 5-8 p.m.