Weekday Events in Fairfax City: Astronomy, 'The Civil War,' Virginia Opera

Read on for a list of weekday events in Fairfax City. Check back later this week for Friday, Saturday and Sunday events.

Monday

• President's Day
• The Shape of the Future Washington Area Economy: Opportunities and Challenges: Center for the Arts, 7:15 p.m.

Tuesday

• Evenings Under the Stars Astronomy Observation Session: George Mason University, 6 p.m.
• Evening Book Discussion: City of Fairfax Regional Library, 7 p.m.
• English Conversation Group: City of Fairfax Regional Library, 7 p.m.
• City Council Special Work Session: George Mason University, 7 p.m.
• Commission on the Arts Meeting: City Hall, 7 p.m.
• Commission for Women Meeting: City Hall, 7:15 p.m.

Wednesday

• Economic Development Authority meeting: Fairfax Innovation Center (4031 University Drive), 6 p.m.
• Board of Architectural Review meeting: City Hall, 7 p.m.
• Visiting Writer Caroline Preston: George Mason University, 7 p.m.
• Theatreworks - The Civil War: Center for the Arts, 10:30 a.m.

Thursday

• Afternoon Reading Group: City of Fairfax Regional Library, 1 p.m.
• Virginia Opera An Evening of Arias and Duets: Stacy C. Sherwood Center, 7 p.m.
• Independence Day Celebration Committee Meeting: City Hall, 7 p.m.
• City of Fairfax Republican Committee Meeting: City Hall, 7:30 p.m.
• Mason Players See How They Run: Center for the Arts, 8 p.m.