On Thursday, July 8, enjoy a summer’s evening soiree celebrating the arrival of summer plants and flowers in the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum courtyard, 280 The Fenway, with family events, including planting flowers to take home.  The evening will begin at 5:30, runs until 8 pm, and is free, although tickets are available Tuesday through Thursday, from 11 – 4, the week of the event, since space is limited.  Call 617-566-1401 for more information.