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.

3/27/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ FASHION MEETS FOOTWEAR: Air Max Day with O and Staple NYC (Wallie Lu and Safe Lo) Meetup

The AIR MAX DAY with O and STAPLE NYC meetup, featuring Wallie Lu and Safe Lo, was a high-energy community event held in March 2026 to celebrate sneaker and street culture. The event combined the annual Nike Air Max Day festivities with a focus on vintage and high-end outerwear. Continue reading

3/27/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Tacarra Williams – My Daughter Told Me She Hates Me

In her popular stand-up bit, Tacarra Williams recounts a hilarious and relatable parenting moment when her daughter told her she hated her. Continue reading

3/27/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Whitney Houston – All The Man That I Need

All The Man That I Need is one of Whitney Houston’s most iconic power ballads, released in December 1990 as the second single from her third studio album, I’m Your Baby Tonight. Produced by Narada Michael Walden, the track is celebrated for its gospel-infused climax and a soulful saxophone solo by Kenny G. Continue reading

3/26/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Vanessa Williams – Save The Best For Last

Save The Best For Last is by R&B artist Vanessa Williams from her second studio album, The Comfort Zone. Written by Phil Galdston, Jon Lind and Wendy Waldman, and produced by Keith Thomas, Wing and Mercury Records released it as the album’s third single on January 14, 1992. . Continue reading

3/26/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HBO MAX TRAILER: Harry Potter and The Philospher’s Stone – Official Teaser

HBO has released the first official teaser for its upcoming Harry Potter series adaptation, officially titled Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone. Based on J.K. Rowling’s beloved books, the eight-episode first season will debut on HBO and stream exclusively on HBO Max in Christmas 2026. Continue reading

3/25/26 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Ailey II

By Walter Rutledge

Ailey II presented their fifty second New York City season March 17 through March 22 at the Joyce Theater. The sold out six-day eight performance season offered two programs New Works and Legacy/Future. The season featured Alvin Ailey’s masterwork Streams and four New York City premieres by Renee I. McDonald, Rena Butler, My’Kal Stromile, and Chalvar Monteiro. Continue reading

3/25/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Trump Gets Mystery Gift From Iran and Sends ICE Into Airports To Force The SAVE Act

President Trump happily accepts a mysterious Gift from his enemies in Iran, but forces TSA agents to work without pay as air travelers wait in 9-hour lines, all because he refuses to approve a deal between congressional Republicans and Democrats.  Continue reading

3/25/26 O&A NYC HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARETHA FRANKLIN: Aretha Franklin – Freeway Of Love

Freeway of Love is a classic hit by Aretha Franklin, released as the lead single from her thirtieth studio album, Who’s Zoomin’ Who?. The song marked a major comeback for the Queen Of Soul, becoming her highest-charting single in over a decade and earning her a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.Happy Birthday Aretha Franklin!
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3/25/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: OGz vs Vets – Emotions vs Pumpkin

BattleFest Extreme is a prominent street dance league featuring high-energy, competitive performances. Key matchups, including OGz vs.Vets and Emotions vs. Pumpkin, represent the evolution of this intense dance style, showcased in videos highlighting league battles. Continue reading

3/25/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Eve ft. Faith Evans – Love Is Blind (Remix)

Love Is Blind is by Hip Hop artist Eve, the official remix featuring  Faith Evans was released from Eve’s second studio album Scorpion.The song is directed toward a man who had been abusing Eve’s best friend. Continue reading