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.

3/23/26 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: The Harder They Fall

The Harder They Fall is a American Western Film directed by Jeymes Samuel, who co-wrote the screenplay with Boaz Yakin.The film stars Jonathan Majors, Idris Elba, Zazie Beetz, Regina King, Delroy Lindo, Lakeith Stanfield, RJ Cyler, Danielle Deadwyler, Edi Gathegi and Deon Cole. Continue reading

3/23/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Lena Horne – The Lady Is A Tramp

Lena Horne performed by The Lady Is a Tramp from the musical Babes in Arms (1937). The musical features music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Lorenz Hart. Continue reading

3/22/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Soldiers In The Army- Rev. James Cleveland And The Caravans featuring Inez Andrews

“Soldiers In The Army” (often titled “I’m a Soldier In the Army of the Lord”) is a classic gospel song famously recorded and performed by the legendary Rev. James Cleveland. Continue reading

3/21/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Oleta Adams Performs Live in Concert

Oleta Adams, Grammy-nominated singer, pianist, and songwriter, performed live at the Miramar Cultural Center in 2024, wowing the crowd with her soulful mix of R&B, gospel, and jazz. Continue reading

3/20/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Lady Saw and Cecile – Loser

Loser is a popular dancehall track by Lady Saw  (Marion Hall) featuring Cecile.The song is a “diss track” or empowerment anthem where the two artists trade verses about a man who has lost his appeal or status. The hook repeatedly labels him a loser for wasting their time.

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3/20/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Wanda Sykes – Tongue Untied

Wanda Sykes: Tongue Untied is a 2003 stand-up comedy special that marked a significant milestone in Wanda Sykes career as her first hour-long solo special. Premiering on July 22, 2003, on Comedy Central, the special was filmed before a live audience at the Palace Theatre in Albany, New York. Continue reading

3/20/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Oleta Adams – Get Here

Get Here is a ballad written by singer and songwriter Brenda Russell. R&B artist Oleta Adams covered and released the song in 1990, reaching the top five in both the US and the UK with her version. Continue reading

3/19/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ MOVIE TRAILER: Spider-Man: Brand New Day – Official Trailer

Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures have officially released the first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, marking Tom Holland’s highly anticipated return to the cinematic franchise. Continue reading

3/19/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Why Do Aunties Show Off Their Grandsons Like This?

The behavior you’re describing—where Aunties aggressively brag about their grandsons’ heights, jobs, or marriages—is a popular cultural trope often used in comedy to highlight the competitive nature of family pride. Continue reading

3/19/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY – WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Ella Fitzgerald A-Tisket-A-Tasket

A-Tisket, A-Tasket is the 1938 breakout hit that catapulted Ella Fitzgerald to national stardom. Co-written by Fitzgerald and arranger Al Feldman (Van Alexander), the song is a playful jazz adaptation of a 19th-century children’s nursery rhyme. Ella famously performed the song in her 1942 film debutRide ‘Em Cowboy. Continue reading