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.

12/16/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ VIDEO GAME TRAILER: Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection – Habitat Restoration Trailer

The third entry in the story-rich, turn based Role Playing Game spin-off series by Capcom, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, has received a new trailer that delves into its core mechanics and narrative focus.The overall narrative is set against a backdrop of existential crisis, with the kingdoms of Azuria and Vermeil teetering on the path to destruction due to the spread of a Crystal Encroachment and the constant threat of Invasive Monsters. Continue reading

12/16/25 O&A NYC HOLIDAY SONG OF THE DAY: Sounds Of Blackness – Soul Holidays

Soul Holidays is a classic seasonal track by the Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble Sounds of Blackness, known for its uplifting blend of Gospel, R&B and Soul. Continue reading

12/16/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: The Comeback Always Starts In The Dark – Powerful Motivational Speech Video

This powerful motivational speeches compilation speaks to the unseen phase of growth—the quiet grind, the lonely discipline, the nights where no one is watching and nothing feels certain. Real comebacks aren’t announced, they’re built in silence.  Continue reading

12/16/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: When The Side Chick Comes To Christmas – Almost Christmas (2016)

It’s the season for drama! Christmas turns into chaos when Jasmine (Keri Hilson), Lonnie’s (JB Smoove) side chick, unexpectedly crashes the dinner, thanks to a spiteful sister’s invitation. Without realising, she sits herself right next to Cheryl (Kimberly Elise), Lonnie’s wife.
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12/15/25 O&A NYC Hollywood Monday Holiday Issue: Scrooge’s Journey of Redemption In Iconic British Classic

Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformation from a cold-hearted miser to a compassionate soul is powerfully captured in this iconic adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Continue reading

12/15/25 O&A NYC HOLIDAY SONG OF THE DAY: Dru Hill – Favorite Time Of Year


Favorite Time of Year is a 2017 holiday single by the R&B group Dru Hill. The song is featured on their first-ever holiday album, Christmas in Baltimore, which was released on November 24, 2017.The group consist of  Sisqo, Nokio, Jazz and Woody Rock. Continue reading

12/15/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Homey Claus – In Living Color 

Homey Claus was an alias used by the iconic In Living Color character Homey D. Clown (played by Damon Wayans). Continue reading

12/14/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Jesus O What A Wonderful Child – Christmas On Broadway

Christmas is in full swing at Times Square Church. Twelve-time Grammy Award winner and this year’s Gospel Artist of the Year, CeCe Winans, headlines Christmas on Broadway in heart of New York City at Times Square Church. Continue reading

12/14/25 O&A NYC THE WORD: Revelations – Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Revelations was the tenth ballet by 29 year old emerging choreographer Alvin Ailey. The  work premiered in New York City on January 31, 1960, at the 92nd Street YM-YWHA. Revelations immediately captivated audiences with its powerful universal message of faith and resilience.  

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12/13/25 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Yemi Alade – Shawa Shawa (Ashawo)

Shawa Shawa (Ashawo) is a vibrant, high-energy Afropop single by Nigerian artist Yemi Alade, designed for fun and dance. Released in November 2025, the song blends traditional African sounds with social commentary, exploring themes of morality and work ethic through humor and rhythm. Continue reading