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.

4/11/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Jay Pharoah – Jared

Jay Pharoah’s second stand-up comedy special, Jared, was released on September 22, 2024. In this hour-long performance, he explores themes of pop culture, his upbringing in the suburbs, his encounters with the law, and the importance of owning one’s insecurities. Continue reading

4/11/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Patoranking ft. Buju Banton – African Soldier

African Soldier is a reggae single by Nigerian Afro Reggae artist Patoranking, featuring legendary Jamaican Reggae artist Buju Banton. Released on March 11, 2026, the track serves as the second single from Patoranking’s upcoming fifth studio album. Continue reading

4/10/26 O&A NYC O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Appalachian Spring- Martha Graham Dance Company

Shall We Dance Graham Letter to World 1

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Martha Graham Dance Company, April 8 through April 12 at the New York City Center, O&A NYC Magazine reposts Martha Graham’s Appalachian Spring.

Appalachian Spring premiered on October 30th, 1944, at the Library of Congress, Coolidge Auditorium in Washington DC, with Martha Graham dancing the lead role. Created during the darkest days of War World II Graham wanted to create inspiring art that came out of the American experience.  Graham spoke of the work, “To be great art… it must belong to the country in which it flourishes, not be a pale copy of some art form perfected by another culture and another people”. Continue reading

4/9/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ SPORTS REVIEW: Oakland A’s vs. NewYork Yankees Game Highlights

NEW YORK — It looked like the NewYork Yankees were going to have a great day with the sticks on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium. After all, they scored two quick runs off right-hander (and former Yankee) Luis Severino in the first inning. But New York’s lumber was silenced the rest of the way as they lost to the Oakland Athletics, 3-2. Continue reading

4/9/26 O&A NYC DANCE: Firebird- A DTH Signature Classic From MotionMami Animation

Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) has a long tradition of collaborating with visual artists, including Richard Barcliff, Geoffrey Holder, Hilary Knight, and Artis Lane among others, to help bring ballets to life beyond the stage. Continue reading

4/9/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Goldsphincter – Donald J Trump is Acrid Goldsphincter (James Bond Music Parody)

In this James Bond parody, Donald J Trump is Acrid Goldsphincter in Executive Odors‘ version of the classic Bond Goldfinger theme song. All voices and singing performed in studio by Executive Odors. All music performed by real musicians. Continue reading

4/8/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ SPORTS REVIEW: Oakland A’s vs. NewYork Yankees Game Highlights

NewYork Yankees manager Aaron Boone usually inserts third baseman Ryan McMahon in the starting lineup against right-handed pitching. But McMahon is currently riding a 2-for-23 slump, and Boone had a feeling that Amed Rosario was the right guy to get the start against Athletics righty Aaron Civale on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium. Continue reading

4/8/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: JABBAWOCKEEZ at Red Bull BC One 2022 World Final New York

The Jabbawockeez delivered a high-energy guest performance at the Red Bull BC One World Final 2022 held on November 12 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. Continue reading

4/8/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Fergie Baby and FERG – Good Day To Be In Harlem

Good Day To Be In Harlem is a breakout 2026 regional anthem by independent Harlem Hip Hop artist Fergie Baby, featuring FERG (formerly A$AP Ferg). The track has quickly become a significant cultural moment for New York, celebrating Harlem’s heritage and pride.
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4/8/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Please Let Me Stay

 Please Let Me Stay is a tragic duet from the Department of Disposable Loyalty. As the latest wave of loyalists are quietly shown the door, Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem, two true believers, face the unthinkable: what comes next!.  Continue reading