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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...

Culture & events

Round-up: Calendar of events for July 2014

Written by Arielle Kandel   Check our round-up of some of the exciting events this month showcasing the richness and diversity of New York City’s neighborhoods and immigrant communities – enjoy music, dance performances, street fairs and festivals, panel discussions, and more! Click on the events’ links for full details, and put these dates on your calendar.   July 3-6, 10am-9pm: International African Arts Festival, Commodore Barry Park (Fort Greene, Brooklyn), free – don’t miss this joyful summer fair featuring...