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.

10/31/23 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Snitching On Your Dealer | Ashton Womack | Stand Up Comedy

Ashton Womack started out as a funny 16 year old – and went on to become an influential performer around the country and writer for TV! Continue reading

10/27/23 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Tyla – Water

Water is by South African Pop artist Tyla released through Fax and Epic Records on July 28, 2023 as the lead single from her upcoming debut EP. The song went viral with a dance challenge on Tik Tok and made Tyla the youngest-ever South African and the first South African soloist in 55 years to enter the US Billboard 100. Continue reading

10/27/23 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Weekend Update: Jada Pinkett Smith on Her Marriage To Will Smith – SNL

Jada Pinkett Smith (Ego Nwodim) stops by Weekend Update to discuss her book, worthy and marriage to Will Smith, Saturday Night Live. Continue reading

10/25/23 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP PARTY: ByrdGang Bars on I-95 Cypher

The home of the heavy bar spitters, Skills Over Politics that means bring your pen game not your name. This week we pulled up on Jim Jones, him and his team has been hard at work putting together a highly anticipated Byrd Gang Cypher project with some familiar faces. Project is out now on all digital streaming platforms. Continue reading

10/25/23 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FOOTWEAR: Comme des Garçons Homme Prepares The New Balance 1906R in Two Colorways

Comme des Garçons Homme while revered for its artfully-constructed menswear, has established a presence in the footwear scene, in part thanks to New Balance. The two brands have connected to produce black and white looks across many of the American sportswear brand’s most popular silhouettes.Now, the Japanese label has prepared the  New Balance 1906 R in two black and white finishes. Continue reading

10/24/23 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Omarion – Serious

Omari Ishmael Grandberry  better known by his stage name Omarion, is an R&B artist, singer, songwriter, actor and dancer. He rose to prominence as the lead singer of the boy band B2K. Continue reading

10/24/23 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Jay Z Finally Reveals His Secret To Success [EYE-OPENING]

Jay Z shares wisdom on what allows successful people to thrive. Both his career and his success have spanned decades. He continues to be an example of what dedication, vision and consistency can produce. Continue reading

10/22/23 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Jester Hairston- Amen- Salt Lake Tabernacle Choir (1994)

This is an excerpt from Jester Hairston’s appearance in 1994 with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, now called the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. Here is gets part way through Amen when he realizes it is too high. He is 93 years old in this appearance. Continue reading

10/22/23 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ VIDEO GAME TRAILER: Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Launch Trailer – Nintendo Switch

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is releasing for Nintendo Switch on October 20, 2023. A brand new 2D side scrolling Mario is coming out after nearly a decade! True to form, the trailer opens with a captivating fun-filled score that preps for a large experience in the Super Mario Bros. franchise.Joining stars Mario and Luigi are Princess Peach, Yoshi and Toad – who all embark on an exciting journey to save the Mushroom Kingdom. Continue reading

10/22/23 O&A NYC SUNDAY MORNING FUNNIES: Amen – Where There’s A Will

Thelma (Anna Maria Horsford) convinces Deacon Frye (Sherman Hemsley) to visit his ailing father-in-law, whom he dislikes. The Deacon’s estranged father-in-law, who once disowned the Fryes, lies on his deathbed and tries to reconcile with the Deacon by leaving him an inheritance. But all bets are off when Grandpa Tillman begins to recover. Continue reading