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.

3/20/26 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

3/18/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ SPORTS REVIEW: Indiana Pacers at NewYork Knicks – Full Game Highlights

The NewYork Knicks defeated the Indiana Pacers, 136-110 tonight in New York. Josh Hart contributed a team-high 33, 7, 5 and 5 three pointers, with OG Anunoby of the Knicks adding an additional 26 points in the game.  Continue reading

3/18/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ FASHION: Inside Harlem’s Fashion Row NYFW Pop-Ups – Celebrating Black Fashion Excellence

This is year 2 of Harlem Fashion Row teaming up with these iconic brands to present two amazing Pop-ups showcasing Black Excellence in fashion, featuring designers and creatives. Check out Styles Lewis and special guest host Ron Cook as they meet a few new need to know faces of fashion. Continue reading

3/18/26 O&A NYC THE ARTS WITH ALEX SMITH JR.: About the Oscars

By Alex Smith, Jr.

Sunday night was the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ (AMPAS) 98th Oscar Awards at the Dolby Theatre, in Los Angeles, CA. I have watched the Oscars for decades now. I have found some Oscar programs better than others. I can’t remember any of them being spectacular except maybe the year The Godfather I won best picture-1973. Continue reading

3/17/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Coming Out To Your Auntie – Famalam Series 3 On iPlayer Now

The Comedy Sketch Coming Out To Your Auntie is featured in Series 3, Episode 1 of the BBC sketch show Famalam. In this skit, the character Jason brings his friend Patrick home to meet his African aunties and reveals that they are actually lovers. Continue reading

3/17/26 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Michael B. Jordan Accepts The Oscar for Actor In A Leading Role

First time nominee Michael B. Jordan won the best actor Oscar on ​Sunday for playing twin brothers in the genre-bending vampire ‌tale Sinners. Jordan took to the stage for his acceptance speech, thanking director Ryan Coogler for giving him the opportunity to be seen and heard. Continue reading