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.

5/5/18 O&A NYC SUNDAY BRUNCH: Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, otherwise known as Cóctel de Camarónes, doesn’t resemble an American shrimp cocktail at all. I’ll bet you’ll find this variation way more tasty and exciting! Continue reading

5/5/18 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Happy Cinco de Mayo! Sparkling Summer Sangria

This Sparkling Summer Sangria uses fresh summer cherries and lots of citrus. Invite over your friends and enjoy and relaxing evening. Continue reading

5/5/18 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez- DANCE: Top 10 Countries in Africa with the Best Dancers in 2018

By Adewale Adekanbi

Africa’s diversity is reflected in the dances. The dances in West Africa are quite different from what you’d find in East Africa or North Africa. For example, in a lot of West African dances, bending the waist is a common feature. In Ethiopia, there’s a dance that involves vibrating the neck and shoulders. In the savannah of East Africa, a lot of the traditional dances involve jumping with a straight, stiff back. Continue reading

5/4/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Christina Aguilera – Accelerate ft. Ty Dolla $ign, 2 Chainz

Christina Aguilera recently announced that she’s dropping a new album titled Liberation this year, making it her first album since 2012’s Lotus. For her first single Accelerate. Kanye West is the man behind the boards while the cut features verses from Ty Dolla $ign and 2 Chainz. Continue reading

5/4/18 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Maya Plisetskaya Dances Bolero, And The Dying Swan

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Maya Plisetskaya, Prima Ballerina Assoluta of the Bolshoi Ballet, danced Maurice Bejart’s Bolero set to the famous Ravel score in 1975. Plisetskaya created a stunning theatrical experience. What makes the piece so compelling is that although Plisetskaya may be accompanied by dozens of other dancers mirroring her movement, the first and only focus is on the prima ballerina herself.  Continue reading

5/3/18 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: O’Jays – Back Stabbers

Back Stabbers the O’Jays 1972 chart topping hit  warns men about their male “friends” who smile to their faces, but are secretly planning to steal their wives or girlfriends.  Continue reading

5/1/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Kane Brown – Heaven

Heaven is a song recorded by country musician Kane Brown for the re-release of his  self titled debut album on October 6, 2017. It was released as the fourth single from the album on November 13, 2017. Continue reading

5/1/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: BLACK COMME Des GARÇONS teams up with Nike Sportswear

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

BLACK COMME des GARÇONS and Nike track sneaker, the COMME des GARÇONS offshoot recently revealed an accompanying collaborative apparel collection. Contrasting tonal black and white color palette, the Spring/Summer 2018 capsule collection serves as an intersection of fashion and sport.  Continue reading

5/1/18 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Be The Best of Whatever You Are – Martin Luther King Jr

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s tale of the street sweeper teaches you to be the best at what you do regardless of your situation in life. That we should always aspire to be the best in our work and in our life. Continue reading

4/30/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Nike resisted ESPO’s clear shoe idea | Beyond The Box

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Steve Powers idea to make a completely see-through pair of shoes was originally met with resistance. Today his Air Force II stands as one of the most respected and inimitable collaborations of all time. Continue reading