Wear your Hawaiian shirt and dance the hula at Springfield Museums’ Culture & Cocktails event on Thursday, May 3, from 5 to 8 pm in the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History.

The “Ahola Hula” party will feature music and hula dancing provided by Three Finger Poi from 6-8 p.m. Luau-themed hors d’oeuvres will be served, along with a cash bar with “POG Punch” (passion fruit, orange and guava) as the featured cocktail.

Guests will receive a free Hawaiian lei while supplies last. Enter the Hawaiian shirt contest for a chance to win a gift certificate to the Museum Store. Bring your cell phone or digital camera to commemorate the event with a photo in front of a tropical beach backdrop.

Admission is free for members of the Springfield Museums and $5 for non-members. The event is for adults over 21. Both members and nonmembers are encouraged to make advance reservations through springfieldmuseums.org or by phone at 413.263.6800, ext. 266.

“Aloha Hula” is sponsored by Girls Just Wanna Have Fun and Buy Springfield Now. The media sponsor for the Culture & Cocktails series is The Republican.

Free, secure onsite parking is available. For additional information about Culture & Cocktails, call 413.263.6800, ext. 379.