![BRUCE BISPING • bbisping@startribune.com Blaine, MN., Saturday, 5/22/2010] (left to right) Aviation fans walked by Betty's Dream, a B-25 Mitchell WW2 bomber during the EAA Chapter #237 Annual Blaine Aviation Weekend at Anoka County Airport. The show features World War Two warbirds, pancake breakfast, a 1940's hanger dance, vintage aircraft displays at the Golden Wings Museum and helicopter rides.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/ZACF5OGFCVVHB4ZN3D274C6P5A.jpg?&w=1080)
AVIATION DAYS
Vendors and exhibitors offer the latest in aviation products, pilot safety seminars and aviation programs. The Golden Wings museum has its historic collection on view. Get your retro boogie on with Dave Andrew's Big Band at a hangar dance on Saturday night. Also kids' activities and aircraft rides. (7 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Free, $15 for hangar dance at 8 p.m. Sat. Anoka County Airport, 8891 Airport Rd. NE., Blaine. 763-568-6072. www.discoveraviationdays.org.)
HELLO KITTY'S SUPERCUTE FRIENDSHIP FESTIVAL
For the first time in North America, the world's friendliest feline takes her show on the road. A celebration of best buds, the show features live performances and DJ-driven dancing with dance group KRU HK. There will be photo opportunities, art, fashion and interactive exhibits. (7 p.m. Fri.; 2 & 7:30 p.m. Sat.; noon Sun. $17.50-$187.50. Target Center, 600 1st Av. N., Mpls. 1-888-929-7849. www.targetcenter.com.) MELISSA WALKER
