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.

1/19/26 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY HOLIDAY ISSUE: King In The Wilderness: The Last Years of MLK Jr.’s Life

King In The Wilderness is a HBO Documentary that chronicles the final years of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, from 1965 to 1968. Directed by Peter Kunhardt, the film premiered in 2018 to mark the 58th anniversary of King’s assassination. Continue reading

1/19/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES SPECIAL: Weekend Update Segment: Chris Rock on Martin Luther King Day – SNL

Chris Rock tries to figure out why the racists in the hot desert town of Tucson don’t want a free day off work for Martin Luther King Day. Rock points out that even James Earl Ray gets it off in prison. Continue reading

1/19/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Jill Scott – Don’t Play | A Color Show

Jill Scott’s Don’t Play on A Color Show is a powerful, soulful live performance of her new single, released around January 16, 2026, serving as a bold anthem about setting boundaries and demanding good love, featuring her commanding voice and signature energy, and previewing her album To Whom This May Concern. Continue reading

1/18/26 O&A NYC HAIL TO THE KING!: Martin: A Ballet By Gordon Parks (Prelude)

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Martin: a ballet by Gordon Parks, an original five-movement ballet chronicling the struggles of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Filmed in 1990 the work stars John Jones as Dr. King and Sheila Rohan as Rosa Parks, featuring choreography by Real Lamb. “Martin” (PBS, 1990),  about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King. Parks served as executive producer, director, composer, keyboardist and documentary photographer for this boldly ambitious project. Continue reading

1/18/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Nasty C, Soweto Gospel Choir – Head Up 2.0

Head Up 2.0 is a collaborative single by South African Hip Hop artists Nasty C and the legendary Soweto Gospel Choir, released on December 19, 2025. The track is an uplifting blend of hip-hop and gospel that explores themes of resilience, faith, and personal growth. Continue reading

1/18/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY MORNING FUNNIES: Top 10 Tips For Being a Conservative Christian

Mrs. Betty Bowers, America’s Best Christian, has the top 10 new year tips for being a conservative Christian.  Continue reading

1/17/26 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY ANYTHING GOES: Best Goose 2025 Battle at Lo Goose On The Deuce

The Best Goose 2025 Battle at Lo Goose On The Deuce, curated by Rack-Lo, crowned (Chickbeanz) as the winner for showcasing a crispy, reversible goose jacket at the event held in Times Square (Duffy Square) on January 18, 2025, celebrating classic Lo Life Fashion, with other categories like Best Crew also featured.
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1/17/26 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FASHION SHOW: Dsquared2 Fall Winter 2026/2027 – Milan Fashion Week

Dan and Dean Caten always bring their signature theatrics to Milan Fashion Week, and Fall/Winter 2026 was no exception. This season, the Dsquared2 duo sent their army down a snow-covered mountain, opening the show with guest actor of the moment: Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams. Continue reading

1/17/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT SPECIAL: Sade – Live Bring Me Home (2011)

Bring Me Home – Live 2011 is a live album by British band Sade, released on May 22, 2012 on RCA Records. It was filmed at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario on September 4, 2011 during their music tour, Once In a Lifetime World Tour Continue reading

1/17/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Reg Thomas – Healing and Happy Endings | Stand Up Comedy

Healing and Happy Endings is a stand-up comedy set by New York City comedian Reg Thomas, released in collaboration with Don’t Tell Comedy. Continue reading