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From SteveMcN (Flickr).

Here’s a partial list of upcoming Nordstrom Rack stores (full list at Nordstrom’s Web site):

• Los Angeles, CA – Beverly Connection – Opening Date: September 24, 2009

• Pasadena, CA – Hastings Village – Opening Date: October 8, 2009

• San Jose, CA – Westfield Oakridge – Opening Date: October 15, 2009

• Lakewood, CA – Lakewood Center – Opening Date: Fall 2010

Apparently Fashion Island in Newport Beach is getting a regular Nordstrom store (opening date: April 16, 2010), as is Santa Monica Place, whose re-opening date has yet again been pushed back (to Aug. 27, 2010). More on that at RackedLA.

• Lebowski Fest: Today (May 7) at the Wiltern, where there will be a screening of “The Big Lebowski,” and tomorrow (May 8 ) at Cal Bowl in Lakewood. Specials guests, including the dude who was the inspiration for The Dude and some of the actors from the Coen brothers’ movie (Woo the rug pisser!), are scheduled to make appearances both nights. More info, including that for tickets, at lebowskifest.com.

• Los Angeles BBQ Fest: May 9 and 10 at Santa Monica Beach, adjacent to the pier. $10 admission, $10 per BBQ platter. At least the organizers doubled the size of the event. Pre-purchased tickets get you a one-hour advance on the ribs, kababs, brisket and pulled pork. More info at labbqfest.com. From The Rundown.

• LA Craft Beer Fest: May 9 at Echoplex. Beer, music, food. Almost everything local. I’m not a huge beer fan, so the food (Golden State, Masa, Scoops) is the most enticing for me. The $30 admission fee covers everything; that’s what I’m talking about! More info at lacabal.org. From Thrillist.