87th Annual Goshen Fair: September 4-6. Goshen Fairgrounds, Rte. 63, Goshen. Major agricultural fair with livestock judging, draft horse show, woodcutting competition, entertainment, food vendors, midway, arts and crafts, home exhibits, and more. Sat.-Sun. 8-8, Mon. 8-6. Adults $5, children under 12 free. (860) 491-3655.
"Sweet Charity": September 7-12. The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Ave., Hartford. Paula Abdul choreographs and stars in the title role of a new Broadway-bound revival of the Cy Coleman, Neil Simon, and Dorothy Fields musical. Call for performances. $16.50-$55. (860) 987-5900.