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Jock Itch Bracketology Bullshitting 101

Because you don’t need a clue to make waves in your March Madness pool

by John Griffith

March 12, 2010 | 12:05am -
Jock Itch Forget a stud defenseman: What the Caps really need is a new opening video

Come playoff time, the Caps' award-winning Game Presentation department needs to step it up, just like the rest of the organization.

by Matthew Borlik

February 18, 2010 | 12:05am -
Jock Itch Skeletons, guns, & drunken skiers: reasons to watch the winter Olympics

Sure, the Olympics have a lot of esoteric, inconsequential sports, but it still beats watching the Wizards.

by D.R. Foster

February 12, 2010 | 12:05am -
Jock Itch Dear Washington Capitals: We want wings (in D.C.)!

When the Caps score five goals or more, your ticket stub gets you 10 free wings at Glory Days Grill. That'd be great if the chain had any locations in D.C.

by Matthew Borlik

February 9, 2010 | 12:00am -
Jock Itch Four reasons why D.C. won’t miss Vinny Cerrato

Here's to hoping the door does hit Vinny Cerrato on the ass on his way out of town.

by John Griffith

December 22, 2009 | 12:00am -
Jock Itch Jim Zorn’s life after football

Jim Zorn may not be well-suited to coach in the NFL, but he's certainly got what it takes to be the next real housewife.

by John Griffith

October 29, 2009 | 12:00am -
Jock Itch Washington Nationals drinking game

Nothing helps drown the pain of being a Nationals fan like heavy drinking.

by Andrew Wiseman

September 13, 2009 | 12:00am -
Jock Itch Washington Capitals' 2009-2010 schedule released

The Caps and the Pittsburgh Penguins to face-off at Verizon Center on Sunday, Feb. 7. Wait, why does that date sound familiar?

by Matthew Borlik

July 15, 2009 | 4:21pm -
Jock Itch Washington Capitals message boards mysteriously vanish! [UPDATE: Then reappear!]

Hey, where did the Caps message boards go? You know you want to hear whom I think the organization should make a trade for!

by Matthew Borlik

July 7, 2009 | 5:20pm -
Jock Itch Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers: Game 7

A suspended enforcer, a pissant agitator, and a potential miraculous comeback cap a whole lot of drama leading into tonight's game.

by Matthew Borlik

April 28, 2009 | 12:00pm -

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Music : "Crankin' it up, fulfillin' my need": A case for Anvil's metal legacy

Mar, 19 - 12:00 a.m.
Music : Interview David Bazan's Q&A about his onstage Q

Mar, 18 - 12:05 a.m.
Eat/Drink : Fresh grounds: Three kinds of international coffee, and where to find them in Washington, D.C.

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a.v. picks

No picks today, but still plenty to do! View the full calendar.

Mar 21
- David Bazan and Headlights Ottobar, 9 p.m.
  Like St. Augustine with an acoustic guitar and a better sense of humor, David Bazan ...
  
  Taxi Driver AFI Silver Theatre And Cultural Center, 9:30 p.m.
  
  Man Man and Ed Schrader Sonar Club Stage, 8 p.m.
Mar 22
- Joanna Newsom and The Moore Brothers Sixth And I Historic Synagogue, 8 p.m.
  Joanna Newsom secured her reputation as a challenging performer on 2006's Ys, a record ...
  
  Spoon, Deerhunter, and The Strange Boys 9:30 Club, 8 p.m.
  
  Marc Maron The Black Cat, 8 p.m.
Mar 23
- Basia Bulat Iota Club And Cafe, 8:30 p.m.
  Canadian singer-songwriter Basia Bulat may be relatively unknown in the U.S., but she's ...
  
  Wiz Khalifa, Yela Wolf, and Jasmine Solano Ottobar, 9 p.m.
  
  The Fallen Idol AFI Silver Theatre And Cultural Center, 9:20 p.m.
Mar 24
- Miike Snow and Delorean 9:30 Club, 8 p.m.
  Swedish band Miike Snow makes experimental pop, which to say it writes hook-laden songs and ...
  
  Miles Kurosky and Pancho-san DC9, 9 p.m.
  
  Toro Y Moi and The Ruby Suns The Black Cat Backstage, 9 p.m.
Mar 25
- Bobby Slayton DC Improv, 8:30 p.m.
  The self-appointed “Pit Bull Of Comedy,” Bobby Slayton and his gravelly baritone remain on the ...
  
  Male Bonding, Dum Dum Girls, and Detox Retox DC9, 9 p.m.
  
  Alicia Keys and Robin Thicke Verizon Center, 7:30 p.m.
Mar 26
- Beach House and Bachelorette The Black Cat, 9 p.m.
  A band that couldn’t sound any more like its name, the Baltimore-based Beach House ...
  
  Sarah Borges And The Broken Singles and Memphis 59 Jammin' Java, 10 p.m.
  
  Tally Hall, Jukebox The Ghost, and Skybox Sonar Club Stage, 8 p.m.
Mar 27
- Vivian Girls, Wet Dog, Happy Birthday, and Weekends Ottobar, 8:30 p.m.
  Much like the early punk musicians who could be gently described as “incompetent, at best ...
  
  Woods, Real Estate, and Surf City The Rock And Roll Hotel, 9:30 p.m.
  
  Chelsea Handler DAR Constitution Hall, 11 p.m.