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.

11/6/24 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: White Kids are Scary! | Lafayette Wright | Stand Up Comedy

Lafayette Wright is unique in that he is a comedian whose self-obsessions with art and expression fuel who he is both onstage and off. He now divides his stage time between Washington D.C and New York City. Continue reading

11/6/24 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Les Twin vs X-Crew: Jordan Flight Battle China 2024

Laurent and Larry Nicolas Bourgeois professionally known as Les Twins, are French dancers, choreographers, producers, models, designers, and creative directors of their brand Eleven Paris. Continue reading

11/6/24 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Gucci Mane and Sexyy Red – You Don’t Love Me

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11/5/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Sam Cooke- A Change Is Gonna Come

A Change Is Gonna Come is a song by Sam Cooke, released on December 22, 1964 by RCA Victor. Though only a modest hit for Cooke in comparison with his previous singles, A Change Is Gonna Come became an anthem for the American Civil Rights Movement. The song is widely considered Cooke’s best composition and has been voted among the best songs ever released by various publications. In 2007, the song was selected for preservation in the Library of Congress, with the National Recording Registry deeming the song “culturally, historically, or aesthetically important.” Continue reading

11/5/24 O&A NYC ELECTION DAY 2024: America Keep Your Word !

A soliloquy from a Black man from the 1960’s about the injustice of the American system. He makes a simple yet poignant request “America needs to keep its word”. Liberty and justice for who? You? Me? Continue reading

11/4/24 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Quincy Jones – The Many Lives Of Q

Documentary which celebrates the life and career of top American jazz musician, composer, arranger, record producer and entrepreneur, Quincy Jones Continue reading

11/4/24 O&A NYC TRIBUTE TO QUINCY JONES: A Tribute To Quincy Jones: Best Songs From The Wiz ft. Michael Jackson

Following the tragic death of legendary music producer Quincy Jones, here are the top three songs from The Wiz, which he produced on. The film also features Jones in a surprise cameo as the Golden Piano Player. Continue reading

11/4/24 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: 2024 Pre-Election Cold Open – SNL50

CNN’s Kaitlan Collins (Chloe Fineman) checks in with Kamala Harris (Maya Rudolph) and Donald Trump’s (James Austin Johnson) campaigns on the eve of the 2024 election. Continue reading

11/3/24 O&A NYC SUNDAY SCHOOL: The Prodigal Son

The Prodigal Son story combines stunning animation with a powerful narrative to illuminate the path of return and the embrace of unconditional love. This story is perfect for families, educators, and anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of faith by offering viewers a unique opportunity to explore the great lessons it holds.  Continue reading

11/3/24 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Mahalia Jackson In Concert 1961 – Hamburg

 Mahalia Jackson backed by Mildred Falls on piano, performs at Die Laeiszhalle in Hamburg, Germany (1961). Continue reading