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.

1/3/19 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SPORT REVIEW: Saquon Barkley’s FULL Rookie Highlights

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Regarded by many to be the best player of the 2018 NFL Draft, Dave Gettleman and the NewYork Giants couldn’t pass on Penn State RB Saquon Barkley.  Continue reading

1/2/19 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY TRIBUTE: Micheal Jackson – Billie Jean

Billie Jean was a released by Epic Record on January 2, 1983 as the second single from his sixth studio album, Thriller. It was written and composed by Michael Jackson, and produced by Quincy Jones Continue reading

1/2/19 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SPORT REVIEW: Roger Federer Defeats Serena Williams in Historic Hopman Cup Match

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

It was a mixed-doubles contest, Roger Federer and Belinda Bencic versus Serena Williams and Frances Tiafoe. The match-up between two of the best in the world was quite spectacular.

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1/2/19 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Nipsey Hussle – Victory Lap feat. Stacy Barthe

Victory Lap is by Hip Hop artist Nipsey Hussle. It was released on February 16, 2018 through All In No Money Out and Atlantic Records Continue reading

1/1/19 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Diana Ross- Missing You (In Memory of Hector)

Missing You performed by Diana Ross and written, composed and produced by Lionel Richie as a tribute to Marvin Gaye shortly after his untimely death.  Continue reading

1/1/19 O&A NYC IN MEMORARIUM: Ballroom icon Hector Xtravaganza (1958- 2018)

By Adewale Adekanbi

Ballroom icon Hector Xtravaganza passed away on December 30, 2018 in New York City, he was 60 years old. A dancer, activist, and HIV/AIDS advocate Hector used his art of vogue and love of ballroom (combined with his special flair for the “extravagant”) to enhance the lives of countless individuals in the  ballroom community for over thirty-five years. His death was officially announced Sunday on the House Of Xtravaganza’s facebook page- the house he loved so much that he adopted Xtravaganza as his legal surname. Continue reading

12/31/18 O&A NYC BRING IN THE NEW YEAR IN STYLE: Glogg- Swedish Christmas Cocktail

The Glogg Cocktail is a warming Scandinavian tipple is just what you need during chilly winter months. Continue reading

12/31/18 O&A NYC FOOD/HOLIDAY BRUNCH: Salted Caramel Banana Bread

Salted Caramel Banana Bread is drizzled and stuffed with caramel! This banana bread is decadent enough for dessert, but we’re still all for eating a slice or two for breakfast.  Continue reading