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.

6/3/18 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Kelontae Gavin – No Ordinary Worship

Kelontae Gavin, an energetic contemporary gospel vocalist from Ridgeville, South Carolina, unwittingly launched his career with a performance of the Rev. Paul Jones’ “I Won’t Complain.” Recorded in his high-school cafeteria in 2014 and uploaded to YouTube, the interpretation caught the attention of Atlanta-based pastor and music executive Marquis Boone. Continue reading

6/3/18 O&A NYC FOOD/SUNDAY BRUNCH: Coconut-Curry Mussels

Coconut Curry Mussels is a quick and easy brunch entrée.  This dish needs only a salad and a hunk of bread for sopping up the flavorful broth. Continue reading

6/3/18 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Beyoncé Formation (Afrobeat Remix)

AfroBeat remix of Beyoncé’s Formation created by DJ Puto X, choreography by Kara Jenelle with videography by Q Burdette, Dancers: Nirine Brown, Anisha Gibbs, Lindiwe Rose, and Kash Sharif! Continue reading

6/2/18 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES EXTRA: Setterz vs DHV- BattleFest Squad


Don’t miss Battlefest 47 on Sunday, June 3rd at 58 S 6th Street, Brooklyn.

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6/2/18 O&A NYC FOOD GRILLING FOR THE WEEKEND-: Chipotle Dry Rub Smoked Chicken Wings

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Man-Grilling is back! And wings are perfect for game day, backyard entertaining, picnics, beach outings or just as a snack for the family (if your kids are less than enthused about spicy foods, just tone down the amount of the chipotle ground pepper).   For those of you who (like me) have purchased a new smoker, these Chipotle Dry Rub Smoked Chicken Wings are fabulous! Continue reading

6/2/18 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Celebrating LGBTQIA Pride Month- The Dying Swan. Dancer Ida Nevaseyneva (

Ida Nevaseyneva (real name Paul Ghiselin) is the socialist real ballerina of the working peoples everywhere, comes flushed from her triumphs at the Varna Festival, where she was awarded a specially created plastic medal for Bad Taste. Continue reading

6/2/18 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Davido – FIA

David Adedeji Adeleke better known by his stage name Davido is a Nigerian artist, songwriter and record producer. His 2011 single Dami Duro was well-received throughout Nigeria. Along with his elder brother Adewale Adeleke, Davido is the co-owner of HKN Music. Continue reading

6/2/18 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Ca Rio Ca | Spring/Summer 2018

CA-­RIO­-CA Sunga Co. is a brand new lineup of cool and stylish men’s designer swimwear designed by Brazilians. Swimwear that gives you style of Rio de Janeiro native, like a carioca from Ipanema Beach. Continue reading

5/31/18 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: L.T.D.- Love Ballad

Love Ballad, the hit song for R&B/Funk band L.T.D Released from their album Love to the World. The single spent two weeks at number one on the R&B singles chart in November 1976. Continue reading