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.

2/18/26 O&A NYC ART MEET THE STREETS: Respections: A Bronx Writer’s History

Host Patrick Tomlinson returns to the Valentine-Varian House in the Bronx to speak with Dr. Steven Payne, Director of the Bronx County Historical Society, as well as writing pioneers Charmin 65, and Staff 161 about the “A Bronx Writers History: 1968–1978” exhibit. Continue reading

2/18/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: The Roots ft. Erykah Badu – You Got Me

You Got Me is a song by Hip Hop Band The Roots, featuring vocals from Erykah Badu and Eve, then known as Eve of Destruction, who raps the second verse but does not appear in the music video. Continue reading

2/18/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: The First Black President – The Richard Pryor Show (1977)

In 1977, comedian Richard Pryor portrayed the first Black president of the United States in a pioneering sketch on his short-lived NBC program, The Richard Pryor Show. The sketch, which aired on November 5, 1977, is remembered as a highlight of the series, showcasing sharp, ahead-of-its-time social commentary. Continue reading

2/16/26 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FASHION SHOW: Anna Sui | Fall/Winter 2026/27 | New York Fashion Week

The Anna Sui Fall/Winter 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection was presented during New York Fashion Week. The show, held at the National Arts Club, explored a New Romantic theme inspired by the early 1980s London club scene. Continue reading

2/16/26 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ VIDEO GAME TRAILER: Untitled John Wick Game – Announce Trailer

Created in collaboration between Saber, Lionsgate and franchise director Chad Stahelski, the new Untitled John Wick Game will feature an original script set in the John Wick timeline, expanding on the franchise’s intricate lore with familiar characters fans already know, as well as completely new ones. Continue reading

2/16/26 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: St Louis Blues(1958) – Nat King Cole Eartha Kitt

St. Louis Blues is a 1958 film broadly based on the life of W.C. Handy, in which both Eartha Kitt and Nat King Cole starred. Nat King Cole played the leading role of W.C. Handy, while Eartha Kitt played the character Gogo Germaine, a glamorous nightclub singer. Continue reading

2/16/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Funniest Jokes for Black History Month – Part 1

The Chocolate Sundaes Comedy Show has released a series of compilations titled Funniest Jokes for Black History Month to highlight cultural humor from their stage at the Laugh Factory. Continue reading

2/16/26 O&A NYC LIVE PERFORMANCE: Sammy Davis Jr – Mr. Bojangles (Live in Germany 1985)

Sammy Davis Jr.’s iconic live performance of Mr. Bojangles in Germany took place on June 28, 1985, at the Hohensyburg Casino in Dortmund. Continue reading

2/16/26 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ SPORTS REVIEW: Extended: The Full 2026 NBA All-Star Game Tournament

Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Maxey led the way as USA Stars dominated USA Stripes, 47–21, to capture the 2026 NBA All-Star Championship.
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2/15/26 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ SPORTS REVIEW: Every 50-Point Dunk In NBA Slam Dunk Contest History (1984-2026)

The history of the NBA Slam Dunk Contest from 1984 to 2026 features approximately 88 perfect 50-point dunks. The most recent addition to this elite list is Carter Bryant, who recorded the only perfect score of the 2026 contest with a between the legs slam in the final round. Continue reading