Masking policies at theaters are still a mixed bag across the region, but the Kennedy Center’s requirement officially expires Oct. 18.

Masks are already optional in Virginia schools, and next week Montgomery County’s school board is set to vote on whether to relax its own mask mandate.

The mandate was set to end in a week and a half, but the county says it needs to remain vigilant.

The mandates start Saturday at midnight and Friday at 5 p.m., respectively.