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.

3/2/26 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Stormy Weather- Lena Horne, Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, Cab Calloway, Nicholas Brothers, Katherine Dunham and dancers

Stormy Weather is a 1943 film musical produced and released by 20th Century Fox. The movie is considered one of the best Hollywood musicals with an all African-American cast and serve to  showcase of some of the top African-American performers of the time. Continue reading

2/28/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Fela – Lady – Grammy 2026 Tribute

At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in 2026, Afrobeat pioneer Feli Kuti was posthumously honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first African artist to receive this prestigious recognition. Fela Kuti was recognized nearly 30 years after his death for his role as the Father of Afrobeat and his use of music as a weapon against political oppression. The award was presented on January 31, 2026, the night before the main telecast, at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles.

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2/28/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Wattstax Concert (1972)

Wattstax was a benefit concert organized by Stax Records  to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the 1965 riots  in the African American community of Watts, Los Angeles. The concert took place at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on August 20, 1972. The concert’s performers included all of the Stax’s prominent artists at the time. The genres of the songs performed included soul, gospel, R&B, blues, funk and jazz. The film stars Isaac Hayes, The Staples Singers, Luther Ingram, Johnnie Taylor, The Emotions, Rufus Thomas, Carla Thomas, Albert King and others special guest star Richard Pryor. Continue reading

2/27/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Romain Virgo – Soul Provider (Brighter Days Riddim)

Soul Provider is a popular reggae cover of Michael Bolton’s classic, performed by Reggae artist Romain Virgo. It was released on as part of the influential Brighter Days Riddim compilation. Continue reading

2/26/26 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FOOTWEAR: Converse SHAI 001 “Pink”

Converse continues to build momentum around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander‘s signature footwear lineage with the highly anticipated release of the SHAI 001 Pink.First teased by the NBA star during an off-court appearance last September, the monochromatic silhouette quickly commanded attention across the cultural landscape.  Continue reading

2/26/26 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FASHION: 40 Years of Ralph Lauren All Under One Roof

What begins as a detour to Kingston, New York reveals itself as something closer to a pilgrimage. Thoroughbred New York  the passion project of former actor Laird Macintosh is, by his own quiet estimation, the only all-vintage Ralph Lauren shop in North America. Continue reading

2/26/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Meet Nigeria’s Top Male Models Dominating Europe in 2025

Nigerian male models are taking over the Global stage. From New York, London, Milan to Paris these faces are proving that Nigerian talent is unstoppable. Continue reading

2/25/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Marlee Hightower – We The People

We The People is a prominent dance video and conceptual project directed and choreographed by Marlee Hightower. Released in early 2025, the project features her group, Motiv Crew and served as a high-profile entry for the team representing the USA on the international competition show World Street Woman Fighter. Continue reading

2/25/26 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ SPORTS REVIEW: NewYork Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers – Full Game Highlights

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the NewYork Knicks, 109-94 last night in Cleveland. Donovan Mitchell finished with a team-high 23, 5 and 4 assists for the Cavaliers, while James Harden tallied 20, 4  and 4 three pointers in the game. Continue reading

2/25/26 O&A NYC BLACK HISTORY MONTH: African American Day Parade Highlights – Black Excellence on Full Display

Experience the African American Day Parade Highlights celebrating Black Excellence, culture, pride, and unity in one of the most powerful cultural parades in the United States. Continue reading