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.

11/17/24 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Mary Mary – Shackles


Shackles (Praise You) the 1999 debut single by gospel singer-songwriter duo Mary Mary. It is considered the group’s signature song. Continue reading

11/16/24 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Davido, YG Marley – Awuke

The renowned Nigerian musician and lyricist, Davido just released his lastest song  Awuke featuring YG Marley.

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11/16/24 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Save The Last Twerk (Full Sketch) | A Black Lady Sketch Show

Brick House versus Chocolate Nutcracker is a dance battle for the ages. An all new season of A Black Lady Sketch Show streaming now on HBO Max. Continue reading

11/15/24 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: RUNNIN & GUNNIN | ‪@901ENT.‬ CYPHER | MEMPHIS JOOKIN 2024

Shall We Dance Friday

Memphis Jookin is a dance style that originated in Memphis, Tennesse in the 1980s and 1990s. It’s a blend of hip hop and modern dance that’s known for its intricate footwork, slides, glides, and toe stands. Continue reading

11/14/24 O&A NYC SENIOR WELLNESS: Lenny Kravitz Defies Aging-3 Food to Avoid

Discover the secrets behind Lenny Kravitz’s incredible health and energy at 60! Want to know how he maintains glowing skin and youthful vitality? We’ll also share six powerful health tips that help Lenny stay balanced and energized. Continue reading

11/13/24 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Gunna – Him All Along

It looks like Gunna is branching out in his video for Him All Along. The single, which has been out for a few weeks, focuses on Gunna’s pursuit of his goals.The video ends with Gunna putting on a community day for the kids of Atlanta, complete with carnival games and a supersized inflatable slide. Continue reading

11/13/24 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Michael Jackson Dance Evolution (1968 – 2009)

From the of the beginning of his meteoric rise to fame Michael Jackson has been dancing to the delight of his audiences worldwide.  Continue reading

11/11/24 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW: Paul Taylor Dance Company Gala

By Walter Rutledge

It’s Taylor Time! The Paul Taylor Dance Company began their New York City fall season on Tuesday, November 5th at the State Theater at Lincoln Center. The three-week, twenty-one performance season will offer eighteen works by seven dance makers including four world premieres by Robert Battle, Lauren Lovette and Jody Sperling. During the Wednesday November 6th Gala performance, the public was treated to two premieres by Battle and Lovette. Continue reading

11/10/24 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Quincy Jones’ 85th Birthday Celebration

The Qwest TV original production at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 2018 presents a star-studded cast of both bright young prospects and established luminaries who came together to pay tribute to the one and only Quincy Jones for his eighty-fifth birthday. Continue reading