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.

10/11/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez MOVIE PREVIEW: Harry Potter Spin-Off ‘Fantastic Beasts

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Harry Potter film franchise reached its conclusion over five years ago, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the wizarding fun has to come to an end – we can all still look forward to the upcoming Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

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10/10/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: The Weeknd – Starboy ft. Daft Punk

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Starboy a song recorded by The Weeknd for his upcoming third studio album of the same name, featuring French electronic duo Daft Punk. The artists co-wrote the song alongside Doc McKinney and Henry Walter. Continue reading

10/10/16 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Tina Turner- The Acid Queen (Tommy)

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The Acid Queen, a song written by Pete Townshend and the ninth song on The Who’s rock opera album Tommy, tells the attempts of Tommy’s parents to try to cure him. They leave him with a gypsy, a self-proclaimed “Acid Queen”. She feeds Tommy various hallucinogenic drugs. Continue reading

10/9/16 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONCERT: Carmen McRae (1962)

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Carmen McRae with Norman Simmons (Piano), Victor Sproles (Bass) Walter Perkins (Drums) recorded on March 15, 1962. Continue reading

10/9/16 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Tramaine Hawkins- Changed (Featuring All Star Encore Perfromance)

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Changed performed by Gospel legend Tramaine Hawkins and written by husband Walter Hawkins. Tramaine Hawkins has won two Grammy Awards, two Doves, and 19 Stellar Awards. Continue reading

10/8/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Yemi Alade – Johnny

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

 

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Johnny is a song recorded by Nigerian Afro pop recording artist Yemi Alade, taken from her debut studio album King of Queens 2014. The song was an international smash hit in many countries including Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Liberia, Uganda, Zimbabwe, The United Kingdom and others.

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10/8/16 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY EXTRA: English National Ballet- Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody Reinterpreted

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Bohemian Rhapsody Reinterpreted choreographed by English National Ballet Soloist James Streeter featuring Erina Takahashi (Lead Principal) and James Forbat (First Soloist). Continue reading