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.

8/21/19 O&A NYC WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK: August 21 – August 28, 2019

New York City is in vacation mode that means everyone is taking it easy and savoring lazy warm afternoons and warm humid nights. We have great events indoors and out and many are free!  Here are a few of the many events happening in the city that never sleeps, guaranteed to keep you Out and About. Continue reading

(Repost by Popular Demand) 8/21/19 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Ken Norton Rape scene Mandingo (1975)


In Mandingo, big black buck Mede (boxer Ken Norton) is raped by his owner’s drunken wife Blanche (Susan George). Recently this post has received renewed attention so we decided to repost it for you.  Continue reading

8/20/19 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FASHION: UNDEFEATED x Nike Zoom Kobe 4 Protro Pack

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

A better look at the UNDEFEATED x Nike Zoom Kobe 4 Protro Pack. Representing Team Kobe members DeMar DeRozan, Devin Booker, Kyle Kuzma and Giannis Antetokounmpo. To celebrate Kobe Bryant’s Mamba Day, UNDEFEATED and Nike have teamed up to release the Nike Zoom Kobe 4 Protro Pack. Continue reading

8/20/19 O&A NYC MUSIC TRIBUTE: James Brown – It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World (Official Animated Video)

An animated tribute to James Brown‘s 1966 Mega-hit It’s A Man’s World. Continue reading

8/19/19 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Jorja Smith – Be Honest ft. Burna Boy

 

Jorja Alice Smith  is an English pop artist from Walsall, West Midlands. She has released several singles since January 2016 and collaborated with other artists including BurnaBoy, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Kali Uchis and Stormzy. She released her extended play, Project 11 in November 2016. Continue reading

8/19/19 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FASHION: Maharishi x Nike Air Max 90 Olive Release

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Maharishi and Nike celebrates Tribeca flagship store  with  a collaboration, Nike Air Max 90 olive Maha. No stranger to collaborations with their most recent Nike By You execution adding tiger swooshes and camo prints Maharishi continues to celebrate in tandem, honoring the newer TriBeCa retail location with a commemorative Nike Air Max 90. Continue reading

8/19/19 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Rufus Jones For President (1933) Featuring Sammy Davis, Jr and Ethel Waters

Rufus Jones For President (1933) starring Ethel Waters, Hamtree Harrington, Sammy Davis, Jr., Dusty Fletcher, Edgar Connor, The Will Vodery Girls, The Russell Wooding Jubilee Singers.  Continue reading

8/18/19 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Eddie Griffin King of Comedy- The Black Bible (Jesus, Moses, Adam and Eve

Eddie Griffin is teaching Bible Study from the Black Bible todays lesson Jesus, Moses, Adam and Eve. Continue reading

GOSPEL SUNDAY: Aretha Franklin- Amazing Grace

Aretha Franklin recorded Amazing Grace in January 1972 at the New Temple Missionary Baptish Church in Los Angeles. The Reverend James Cleveland and the Southern California Community Choir accompanied FranklinThis never-before-seen footage of Franklin’s legendary live-gospel-album recording is a profoundly moving and deeply soulful performance that transcends time.

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8/15/19 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FASHION: Sacai x Nike Blazer Mid And LDWaffle Releases

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

The collaborative Sacai x Nike footwear collection will release with an accompanying apparel capsule. Apparel pieces also reflect the hybrid aesthetic of the sneakers, including Windrunner jackets transformed into skirts and shorts. Continue reading