Festivals, films, and fun: August 2014 calendar of events

Make room on your calendar for a bunch of exciting events going on in New York City this August! Here is a selection of festivals, parades, music, arts, and more that showcase the ethnic and cultural diversity of New York. August 2: Harlem Sweet Spot Festival: Jamaican Indepen-Dance, West Harlem Pier (Harlem, Manhattan), free – Come celebrate Jamaican culture at one of Sweet Spot Festival’s summer events! There will be music, food vendors, a vintage market, and activities for the...