Family-friendly alert: Favorite childhood characters come to life in "Charlotte's Web," on stage this weekend at Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College. There's Charlotte the brilliant spider, Wilbur the sweet pig, Templeton the cunning rat and the rest of the barnyard pals in this tale of an enduring friendship.

"Charlotte's Web," based on the beloved book by E.B. White, is directed by KITV's Ben Gutierrez. Show times are 2 and 7:30 p.m. today and 2 p.m. tomorrow. Tickets are $12 general, $9 children and students. 235-7433, www.etickethawaii.com.