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.

8/15/19 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

8/15/19 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FASHION: Loewe And Marilyn Monroe Collaboration

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Loewe shirt emblazoned with the face of Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe.The loose-fit button down features an all-over photographic print of Monroe’s iconic blond curls and red lipstick across the front uninterrupted by concealed buttons and on the sleeves, with a contrasting solid black back. Continue reading

8/15/19 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Al Green – For The Good Times

For the Good Times written by Kris Kristofferson, first recorded by singer Bill Nash in 1968.  The song became a staple of soul singer Al Green‘s concert repertoire in the 1970s,  also featured as a studio recording on his 1972 album I’m Still In Love With You Continue reading

8/15/19 O&A NYC DANCE: The Bessies Honor Dance Pioneer Joan Myers Brown

By Walter Rutledge

The New York Dance and Performance Awards also known as The Bessies will honor Philadelphia dance matriarch Joan Myers Brown with the 2019 Bessie Award for Lifetime Achievement in Dance. “[Brown’s] work has inspired dancers and educated audiences in ways that have enriched and strengthened dance in our country and we look forward to celebrating [her] accomplishments,” said Lucy Sexton, executive director of the New York Dance and Performance Awards. The award will be presented at the 35th annual Bessie Awards ceremony on Monday, October 14, at 7:30pm, at NYU’s Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, 566 LaGuardia Place, New York. Continue reading

8/14/19 O&A NYC WHATS HAPPENING THIS WEEK: August 13 through August 20, 2019

August is here. In New York that means lazy afternoon and warm humid nights- the perfect NYC formula for a good time.  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

8/14/19 O&A NYC BALLROOM SCENE ACTIVITY: The Heritage Ball V 2019: Celebrating 150 Years Of Ballroom

The Heritage Ball V is celebrating 150 years of Ballroom. This is going be fun and competitive at the Gramercy Theatre. Founder Lee Soulja, Icon Michael Ebony and Icon Michael Maison Margiela are the individuals presenting this ball. Continue reading

8/14/19 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Dreamville – Sacrifices ft. EARTHGANG, J. Cole, Smino & Saba

One month after the release of Dreamville Records Revenge Of The Dreamers 3 group album, J.Cole, EarthGang, Smino and Saba are teaming up to deliver a video for one of the project’s highlights, Sacrifices.

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8/14/19 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: King Combs – Surf feat. City Girls, AZChike & Tee Grizzley

King Combs has released a generous share of visuals, dropping Surf and The West. The ploy works eventually, and we’re transported to a mansion pool party joined by City Girls, Yung Miami, AZChike and Tee Grizzley. Continue reading

8/12/19 O&A NYC REVIEW: Maze At The Shed

By Walter Rutledge and Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Maze made its world premiere at The Shed’s Griffin Theater, 545 West 30th Street on July 24.  The production explores “the puzzles and poetry of human existence” taking on issues including the school to prison pipeline and systemic racism in the justice system. This new street dance presentation, commissioned by The Shed for its inaugural season, features sixteen dancers from The D.R.E.A.M. Ring and two performers from The Shed’s FlexNYC program. Continue reading

8/12/19 O&A NYC MORNING FUNNIES: The Best of Tyrone Biggums – Chappelle’s Show

Tyrone Biggums faces his friends in an intervention, talks to kids about the wonders of drugs, hawks an energy drink called Red Balls and competes on Fear Factor.It’s not just a show – it’s a social phenomenon. Dave Chappelle’s singular point of view is unleashed through a combination of stand-up bits and street-smart sketches.  Continue reading