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.

8/10/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: The Mississippi Mass Choir – When I Rose This Morning

Gospel music has experienced a great loss with the passing of one of it’s legends – Mama Mosie Burks of the Mississippi Mass Choir, she was 92. Known as “Mama” Burks, the former lead soloist of the Mississippi Mass Choir’s gospel was born June 17, 1933 in Forest, Mississippi. Continue reading

8/10/25 O&A NYC THE SUNDAY MORNING FUNNIES: Top 5 MAGA Prayer Requests – Mrs. Betty Bowers, America’s Best Christian

Mrs. Betty Bowers, America’s Best Christian, is a satirical character known for her exaggerated portrayal of a conservative Christian, according to IMDb. While she doesn’t actually offer genuine MAGA prayer requests, her videos and writings often mock and satirize what she perceives as the hypocritical aspects of this political ideology within some Christian circles. Continue reading

8/9/25 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: The Beloved- Dance Theatre of Harlem

Dance Theatre of Harlem in Lester Horton‘s 1949 masterwork The Beloved the duet (based on a true story) performed by Cassandra Phifer and Hagues Magen. Continue reading

8/8/25 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Capleton Award and Performance – Independence Grand Gala

Reggae and Dancehall Icon Capleton was officially honored with the Reggae Icon Award for his outstanding contribution to Jamaican music and culture during the  Independence Grand Gala 2025 in National Stadium Kingston, Jamaica. Continue reading

8/8/25 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Chicago’s Hiplet Ballerinas To Perform In The Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project Debut

By Walter Rutledge

Shall We Dance Friday

Who would defile the sacred world of ballet (the last bastion of “pure” euro-centric dance and culture) by adding a healthy dose of urban flair? Move over Swan Lake and make way for the Hiplet Ballerinas. The Chicago – based dance company, whose unique style has taken the dance world by storm. The company will be part of The Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project – Unbound: Shattered Frames, Endless Visions  on Saturday, August 23, 6 pm at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance (205 E. Randolph Street). The performance is a showcase of Black dance excellence and will feature ten of the city’s most innovative and diverse dance companies.   Continue reading

8/8/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNNIES: D*** in a Box – SNL Digital Short

Dick In A Box is a song by the American comedy group The Lonely Island featuring R&B artist Justin Timberlake. The trio—Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, and Jorma Taccone co-wrote the song with Justin Timberlake, Katreese Barnes and Asa Taccone. Continue reading

8/8/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Clipse, Nas, Pusha T, Malice – Let God Sort Em Out

Let God Sort Em Out is the fourth studio album by the Clipse. Self-released on July 11, 2025, it marks the duo’s first album since Til the Casket Drops; Pusha T and Malice split in 2010, before reuniting in 2019. Continue reading

8/7/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: White News Network – Becky in Critical Condition After Eating Chicken

The Cursed Cable TV box has intercepted a transmission from the White News Network (WNN). Tonight’s story, Becky Blanderson is in critical condition after eating blackened chicken.
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8/6/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Offset – Professional

Kiari Kendrell Cephus known professionally as Offset, is Hip Hop artist. He rose to prominence as one third of the Atlanta-based Hip Hop trio Migos. Continue reading

8/6/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ NETFLIX TRAILER: Jay Kelly – Official Teaser

The highly anticipated new film from writer-director Noah Baumbach finally has its first look. Netflix has released the initial teaser trailer for Jay Kelly, a new film that pairs Hollywood legend George Clooney with the comedic genius of Adam Sandler. Continue reading