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.

3/14/ 26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Works & Process American Ballet Theatre- Othello by Lar Lubovitch

The Works & Process performing arts series at the Guggenheim Museum recently hosted a preview and discussion of American Ballet Theatre’s revival of Othello: A Dance in Three Acts. The presentation featured a discussion moderated by ABT Artistic Director Susan Jaffe with choreographer Lar Lubovitch, offering insights into his creative process and the use of elaborate storyboards to guide the production. Lubovitch shared how he revised the original 1997 work, deleting approximately 20 minutes of music and refining character actions for this revival. Continue reading

3/13/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Anastacia – I’m Outta Love

I’m Outta Love is by Pop artist Anastacia, released as her debut single. Written by Anastacia, Sam Watters and Louis Biancaniello and produced by the latter two, it was released on February 29, 2000, as the lead single from her debut album, Not That Kind. Continue reading

3/13/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ FOOTWEAR: Teyana Taylor x Air Jordan 3 Concrete Rose

Teyana Taylor and Jordan Brand are officially ready to let their latest collaborative project bloom. Nike has finally released official images of the Teyana Taylor x Air Jordan 3 Concrete Rose. Building on the massive success of her previous footwear work, this upcoming release evolves her signature floral theme into a highly refined, deeply symbolic masterpiece that celebrates her journey from the streets of Harlem to becoming a global creative force. Continue reading

3/13/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Shenseea – Die For You

Die For You is a single by Dancehall artist Shenseea. The track was produced by frequent collaborator Rvssian and is also featured on her 2024 album, Never Gets Late Here. Continue reading

3/13/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Bad Bitch Support Group (Full Sketch) – A Black Lady Sketch Show

The Bad Bitch Support Group is a celebrated sketch from the premiere episode of HBO’s A Black Lady Sketch Show. It satirizes the exhausting societal pressures and impossible beauty standards required to maintain a Bad Bitch persona 24/7. Continue reading

3/12/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Marie Faustin – Stealing From Self-Checkout

Comedian Marie Faustin jokes about getting creepy compliments from strangers, having a Disney villain laugh, and why she wanted to have a white lady therapist in her hilarious Don’t Tell Comedy set! Continue reading

3/12/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Sarah Vaughan – Misty (Live from Sweden 1964)

Sarah Lois Vaughan  was described by Scott Yanow as having “one of the most wondrous voices of the 20th century. Continue reading

3/11/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Davincii vs Bootsie – 4Way Finals

Both dancers made it to the finals of the I Got Next Finals. Bootsie battles Davincii at the end of the 4Way Battle. Davincii wins a Main Card Battle. Off The Grid Live is another dance arena within the Flexn community. March 14th will be the comeback of Off The Grid Live and this battler’s card is going to be tight. Continue reading

3/11/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: In Living Color – Best of Kim Wayans Part 1 (Benita Butrell)

In the classic sketch comedy series In Living Color, Kim Wayans played the iconic character Benita Butrell, a nosy neighborhood woman who lived in the Hopkins Projects. Continue reading

3/11/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Lil’Kim ft. Missy Elliott, Da Brat, Left Eye, Angie Martinez – Ladies Night Remix

Not Tonight (Ladies Night Remix) is a legendary Hip Hop collaboration released on June 24, 1997, for the soundtrack of the film Nothing to Lose. It features Lil’ Kim alongside Missy Elliott, Da Brat, Left Eye (Lisa Lopes) and Angie Martinez. Continue reading