Get Out: BITTER, 5-Course Meal and Auction, Back to School Nights

Here's your guide to weekday events in and around the city limits:

MONDAY

• Planning Commission Meeting. Read the agenda. Watch it online here. City Hall, 7 p.m.
• School Board Meeting. Click here for a list of topics to be discussed. City Hall, 7:30 p.m.
• Astronomy Observing Session. Get a good look at the stars using George Mason University's telescopes. Research Hall, GMU at 8:30 p.m. Weather-permitting.
• 4th Annual Black & White Charity Dinner. The Wine House hosts this five-course, Spanish-themed dinner. There's a silent auction to benefit Trekking for Kids. Wine House, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY

• City Council Meeting. Council members will discuss Fairfax City's Comprehensive Plan with planning commission members. Read the agenda. Click here to watch the meeting online. City Hall, 7 p.m.
• Back to School Night for K-2. Providence and Daniels Run elementary schools will host their back-to-school nights for parents of students in grades K-2 at 7 p.m.
• Book Sale. City of Fairfax Regional Library offers a library-benefiting book sale throughout September. Find details about the sale near the information desk. 
• FCPA Farmer's Market. Fresh produce and local goods. Van Dyck Park, 8 a.m.

WEDNESDAY

• Back to School Night for 7th Grade. Parents of seventh graders at Sidney Lanier Middle School can learn more about their kids' learning opportunities starting at 7 p.m.
• Christiana Trenum. This singer/songwriter performs at Epicure Cafe. Click here to preview her music. Doors open at 8 p.m.

THURSDAY

• Back to School Night for Providence Grades 3-6. Providence Elementary School will host its back-to-school night for parents of students in grades 3-6 at 7 p.m.
• Preschool Storytime. Kids 3-5 with accompanying adult are invited to join this storytelling group for stories, songs, fingerplays and other activites. City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10:30 a.m. 

FRIDAY

• The Congress. Catch a live show at the Auld Shebeen. Click here to get a preview of the band's tunes. Doors open at 9:30 p.m.
• Bingo. Fairfax City Volunteer Fire Department hosts bingo every Friday night. Drop by and play for a good cause. Fire Station No. 3, 7:15 p.m.
• Classified Frequency and BITTER. Both bands perform live at Fast Eddie's. Click here to preview the rock band, Classified Frequency, and here to listen to the metal band, BITTER. Doors open at 8 p.m. 21+

Check back for a weekend guide.