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.

5/1/18 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

4/29/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez MOVIE TRAILER:Uncle Drew Official Trailer – Kyrie Irving, Shaquille O’Neal, Tiffany Haddish

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Uncle Drew had a late look at the allstar squad last year, but only now has an official trailer emerged. The clip centers around Lil Rel Howery’s Dax as he seeks an all-star team to compete with his school rival, Mookie, played by comedian Nick Kroll Continue reading

4/28/18 O&A NYC SUNDAY BRUNCH/FOOD: Pepper Crusted Tuna with Wasabi Cream Sauce

This is such a simple recipe, but such an elegant taste and presentation. This is guaranteed to get a rise out of your bunch guest(s). Continue reading

4/28/18 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES- HEALTH AND WELLNESS: Bartendaz Rough Cut Documentary

Bartendaz Rough Cut Documentary chronicles The Bartendaz, an urban outdoor fitness culture who work out in Harlem parks.  Continue reading

4/27/18 O&A NYC HEALTH AND FITNESS: Black Panther Workout | No Weights Allowed

Tome “Tao” Tasker shares his upper body workout designed to help you become strong, mobile and balanced torso just like the Black Panther. Continue reading

4/26/18 O&A NYC DANCE: The Dance Of the Village Elders Celebrates Dudley Williams

By Walter Rutledge

The Dance Of the Village Elders will present Only In The Darkness Can You See The Stars the spring performance/fundraiser on Saturday, April 28, 3pm at St. Philip’s Church 204 west 134thStreet. The performance will celebrate Village Elders friend and supporter Ailey icon Dudley Williams, who danced the role of the elder minister at the works premiere April 30th, 2015, sadly this was Williams’ last performance. Joining the celebration are Harlem arts organizations Harlem School of the Arts dance division (under the direction of Aubrey Lynch), Uptown Dance Academy (Robin Williams Executive Director) pianist Charles Lovell (St. Philip’s Church) singing phenom LaFredrick Coaxner (Abyssinian Baptist Church) and Reverend Tykym Stallings (Lighthouse Ministries Inc., Harlem N.Y.). Continue reading

4/24/18O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Engineered Garments’ Latest Spring/Summer 2018

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Japanese label Engineered Garments delivers another Spring/Summer 2018 release of wardrobe staples, this time referencing floral patterns, short-sleeve boiler suits, African tribal prints and patchwork detailing. Continue reading

4/24/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: 5 Seconds Of Summer – Want You Back

Want You Back is by Australian rock band 5 Seconds Of Summer. It was written by Calum Hood, Asia Whiteacre, Jacob Kasher Handling, Ashton Irwin, Luke Hemmings, Steve Mac and Andrew Goldstein,  with production handled by Goldstein and Andrew Wells. The song was released by Capitol Records on February 22,2018. Continue reading