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.

4/11/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Art Of A Champion – Kawhi Leonard Rises To Final MVP

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Kawhi Leonard’s official transition from a young and versatile forward to the best two-play player in the game. The Klaw was not only responsible for checking LeBron James, but matching his counterpart’s output on a per-game basis. Continue reading

4/11/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: COMME des GARÇONS Launches First Men’s Only Shop at Nordstrom

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

COMME des GARÇON works with a selection of stockists outside of its own stores and Dover Street Market outlets, but the label is joining Nordstrom for a brand new retail opportunity. Continue reading

4/11/18 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Black Jeopardy

Shanice (Leslie Jones), Rashad (Chris Redd) and T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) compete on Black Jeopardy, hosted by Darnell Hayes (Kenan Thompson). Continue reading

4/10/18 O&A NYC DANCE: Abdiel Jacobsen- Reaching Towards The Gods

By Walter Rutledge

Abdiel Jacobsen rise in the Martha Graham Dance Company is best described as meteoric. In true Graham drama, apprentice Jacobsen made his New York City company debut in 2012 performing Graham’s masterwork Errand In The Maze. Performing opposite internationally acclaimed Russian ballerina Diana Vishneva, his impressive debut endeared himself to both audiences and critics. Now a principal dancer with the Graham Company Jacobsen is looking forward to the New York City season April 11 through 14 at New York City Center. Continue reading

4/10/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Janelle Monáe – PYNK

Janelle Monáe Robinson is a singer, songwriter, rapper, producer, actress, and model. She is signed to her own imprint, Wondaland Arts Society, and Atlantic Records Continue reading

4/9/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Cuppy & Tekno – Green Light

Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola , professionally known as DJ Cuppy, is a Nigerian disc jockey and producer. She is the daughter of Nigerian businessman Femi Otedola. Continue reading

4/9/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez MOVIE TRAILER: Solo: A Star Wars Story Official Trailer

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Solo: Star Wars Story is a new trailer is filled with never before seen footage from the Ron Howard directed film, which follows the most beloved scoundrel in the galaxy, Han Solo Continue reading

4/9/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Raf Simons First Eyewear Collection for Calvin Klein

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Belgian designer Raf Simon has revealed his first full eyewear collection from the American label. While he has previously designed one off sunglasses styles for Calvin Klein, this is his first full capsule and includes both sunglasses and optical options.
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4/9/18 O&A NYC DANCE: Lloyd Knight- In His Zone

Lloyd Knight, principal dancer with Martha Graham Dance Company, is in his zone. He  joined the Graham Company in 2005 and was promoted to soloist in 2009. In 2014 hard work, diligence and appreciation for choreography Knight simply defines as, “art” was rewarded with a promotion to principal dancer.  On Wednesday April 11th the Martha Graham Dance Company will begin a four performance New York City season at New York City Center. O&A NYC Editor in Chief Walter Rutledge sat down with Lloyd for what has become our annual pre-season chat. Continue reading