FRIDAY: >> Friends ‘o DCist Middle Distance Runner have had quite a ride since playing our special Unbuckled/Anniversary concert last September. Despite a few bumps on the road, they’ve gone from little band that could to having their first headlining slot at 9:30 club tonight. We’ll say we knew them when. With The Dance Party. 10 p.m., $10. >> Akron/Family impressed the pants off of critics in 2005 with their self-titled neo-folk stylings. They’ll be…

Last Week’s Rumor, Confirmed In the last Weekly Feed, we mentioned the rumors about a New Haven style pizza joint opening up next to Buck’s Fishing and Camping. We have to credit Buck’s owner James Alefantis for having a healthy share of whimsy; Tom Sietsema confirmed yesterday that a new pizza spot is indeed on the way — with a ping pong theme, of all things. We hope this will include actually having ping pong…

Dino’s Getting Kudos Last week we reported that Dino in Cleveland Park was now open. And from the buzz around local food circles, this will be a place to watch in the coming months. Jason Storch of DCFoodies has been multiple times, with favorable reviews. Amanda of Metrocurean says the restaurant is “off to a promising start,” and the folks on Don Rockwell’s forum are overwhelmingly positive about the new kid in town. With Tom…

Ever wonder why guys wear the collars on their shirts up (especially if they’re pink)? One clever writer seems to get to the bottom of the mystery in a humorous Craigslist missed connection posting. Though we think that certain passages are the product of intense cynicism, pointed passive aggressive humor and perhaps some warped envy, we’re pondering if there is any truth to the explanation. Here’s an excerpt: You assholes don’t know the first thing…