Out & About NYC Magazine was founded to offer the arts and lifestyle enthusiast a fresh new look at New York City. We will showcase the established and the emerging, the traditional and the trendy. And we will do it with élan, and panache with a dash of fun.

1/23/25 O&A NYC DANCE: Martin Act III Letter From The Birmingham Jail

Martin Act III Letter

Martin Act III: Letter From The Birmingham Jail – Dr. King (John Jones) is arrested and while in jail he writes the now historic letter from the Birmingham Jail. With the help of Rosa Parks (Sheila Rohan) King is able to disseminate his message to the masses. Continue reading

1/23/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Evacuation Alert – SNL

A family (Dave Chappelle, Ego Nwodim, Devon Walker) rushes to gather essential items after they receive an evacuation alert. Continue reading

1/23/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FASHION WEEK: Giorgio Armani Men’s Fall Winter 2025-26 Fashion Show

The Giorgio Armani Fall Winter 2025-26 Collection presents the image of a man unafraid to embrace his individuality and gently challenge conventions, wearing garments as an exploration of possibilities rather than a pre-packaged formula.  Continue reading

1/22/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY SPECIAL: House Party – Dance Off – Ain’t My Type Of Hype

House Party is a comedy film directed by Reginald Huldin. It stars Christopher Kid Reid and Christopher Play Reid of the hip hop duo Kid n Play in their film debut with Full Force and Robin Harris. Continue reading

1/22/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: DJ Jazzy Jeff ft. DJ Don Rodrigo – Peter Piper Rountine

Jeffrey Allen Townes, known as DJ Jazzy Jeff, is a deejay and music producer. He was one half of the hip hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, along with Hip Hop artist fellow Philadelphia native Will Smith. Happy Birthday! Continue reading

1/22/25 O&A NYC DANCE: Martin- A Ballet by Gordon Parks- Act II March On Selma

Martin (Act 2) March On Selma (2)Act II from Martin: A ballet by Gordon Parks depicts the violent encounter with police during the march on Selma. Continue reading

1/22/25 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Kim Wayans- Got Your Babies Tonight

One of comedy’s unsung heroes Kim Wayans gives us the ultimate Whitney/Bobby anthem with her rendition of Get Your Babies Tonight. Continue reading

1/21/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Teddy Swims ft. Givēon – Are You Even Real

Teddy Swims featured Givēon  with his new single,  Are You Even Real and opened up about the meaning of their duet. Continue reading

1/21/25 O&A NYC DANCE: Martin: A Ballet By John Parks- Act 1

Martin Act 1 SHEILA ROHAN

Martin: A Ballet by Gordon Parks Act 1 Introduces John Jones as Martin Luther King, Sheila Rohan as Rosa Parks and James E Murphy as the Assassin. Continue reading

1/21/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: In My Father’s Footsteps

By Walter Rutledge

Walter and Barry in SnowEvery time we have a snowstorm it brings back one the most lasting and endearing early memories I have of my father. I was six years old; we lived in a quiet residential Northeast Bronx neighborhood. (Yes there are quiet neighborhoods in New York City.) Back then we didn’t have a formal sidewalk the grassy front lawn meandered into a roughly paved street that seemed to be more dirt than asphalt. Continue reading