7/25/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: JAŸ-Z “Extra Innings” Concert at Yankee Stadium (JULY 12, 2026)

A full night of hits, deep cuts, surprise guests, and one unforgettable celebration. JAŸ-Z’s  Extra Innings concert on July 12, 2026 at the house of the Bronx Bombers– Yankee Stadium, brought out an all-star lineup, with appearances from DJ D-Nice, Teyana Taylor, Jermaine Dupri, Jeezy, Usher, The-Dream, Rihanna, Swizz Beatz, Pharrell, Clipse, Beyoncé, Fat Joe, and Jadakiss—all sharing the stage throughout the night as Hov delivered a performance for the history books. Continue reading

7/24/26 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Danni Gee Talks Philadanco

By Walter Rutledge

PHILADANCO! (The Philadelphia Dance Company) returns to New York City for a highly anticipated six performance season at The Joyce Theater from July 29 through August 2, 2026. This celebrated company’s mission, to preserve the Black American concert dance traditions, will be on full display with a program featuring two New York premieres, a world premiere, and a company revival. “Danco’s” dynamic New York City season will include works by Co-Artistic Director Tommie-Waheed Evans, Thang Dao, Rennie Harris and Christopher Huggins. Continue reading

7/21/26 O&A NYC !!! STOP THE PRESSES !!!: Danni Gee Talks! – Summerstage Tomorrow A One Night Only Event

 By Walter Rutledge

 
Summerstage in association with the Joyce Theater will present a one night only dance and live music event tomorrow July 22nd at Central Park’s The Rumsey Playfield. Doors open at 7 pm and the performance starts promptly at 8pm. A tribute to the legendary women of jazz, the two hour presentation will feature LaTasha Barnes’ The Jazz Continuum, Paul Taylor Dance Company and Complexions Contemporary Ballet. Joyce Theater Program Director Danni Gee graciously sit down with O&A NYC Magazine Editor-in Chief Walter Rutledge to discussed tomorrow’s concert.

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7/19/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Horace Silver Quintet – Song For My Father

Recorded live in Copenhagen, Denmark, April 1968. Song For My Father was recorded in October 1964 and released on the Blue Note Label. The album was inspired by a trip that Horace Silver had made to Brazil. The cover artwork features a photograph of Silver’s father, John Tavares Silva, to whom the title song was dedicated.  Continue reading

7/18/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Carmen de Lavallade and John Butler – Portrait of Billie (1960)

Portrait of Billie (1960) is an iconic modern dance duet choreographed by John Butler as a poignant tribute to the legendary jazz and blues singer Billie Holiday portrayed by Carmen de Lavallade. Continue reading

7/13/26 O&A NYC LIVE PERFORMANCE: Jay-Z Brings Rihanna and Stole The Show During The Extra Inning At Yankee Stadium

Rihanna shocked the crowd with a surprise appearance during Night 3 of Jay-Z Extra Innings concert residency at Yankee Stadium. The unexpected reunion marked one of her first live stage performances in years, sending the sold-out stadium into a complete frenzy. Continue reading

7/12/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT ON SUNDAY: Jay-Z NIGHT 2. “The Blueprint” f/ Eminem & Pharrell

Jay-Z celebrates 25 years of The Blueprint at Yankee Stadium with Slick Rick, Eminem, & Pharrell. Continue reading

7/10/26 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: A Tribute to Erick Hawkins

By Walter Rutledge

A Tribute to Erick Hawkins, an informal showing of two solos by Gloria McLean and a work by Vienna based dancer/choreographer Bert Gstettner will take place on July 16, 8pm at the Joan Weill Center for Dance, 405 West 55th Street in Studio 5D. These works are literal love letters expressing their admiration to a mentor dubbed by the dance community as “the great poet of modern dance”. Continue reading

7/10/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Sizzla Kalonji Full Concert Live Show @ Reggae Roots Rotterdam Festival

Sizzla Kalonji delivered an unforgettable, high-energy headline set on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the Reggae Roots Rotterdam Festival held in Zuiderpark, Rotterdam, Netherlands. Continue reading

7/4/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT 4TH OF JULY SPECIAL: Stars And Stripes – George Balanchine (1993)

The Pas de Deux and Finale of George Balanchine’s tribute to our flag and country, Stars And Stripes. He made this to the music of John Philip Sousa, orchestrated by Hershey Kay. Danced here by Margaret Tracey and Damian Woetzel.

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