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.

2/22/17 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Black Dynamite-Wizard Of Watts

The Wizard of Watts is a TV special of Black Dynamite an animated adult themed television series. Although the series is based on the 2009 film of the same name, it developed a separate continuity with some back-references to the film. Continue reading

2/21/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez BRAWL: Fighting Over Limited Edition Supreme Metrocards

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

There’s no limit to what Supreme fans will do to own one of their branded pieces, even a simple Metro Card. It is pretty cool to own an iconic emblem of the city with a fashionable twist. But too fight over a metro card because its a collaboration with a skateboard brand is foolish.  Continue reading

2/21/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: KENZO “Music Is My Mistress”, A Film By Kahlil Joseph

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Tracee Ellis Ross and Jesse Williams celebrate black artists and activists in Kenzo’s new film. After first teasing a new fashion film to accompany the print images for their Spring/Summer 2017 campaign last month, KENZO creative directors Humberto Leon and Carol Lim have finally shared the full visual with the world. Continue reading

2/21/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Ajani the Brave

Ajani the Brave, an African folk tale about a boy going on a quest to overcome his fears. The animation was produced by Aphton Corbin from the California Institute of Arts. Continue reading

2/20/17 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: The Great White Hope (1970)

The Great White Hope, the film and play are based on the true story of Jack Johnson and his first wife, Etta Terry Duryea and the controversy over their marriage and Duryea’s death by suicide in 1912. Continue reading

2/20/17 O&A NYC DANCE: Geoffrey Holder- A True Renaissance Man (REPOST)

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Geoffrey Holder- a true renaissance man. Includes rare footage and interviews with wife Carmen de Lavallade and son Leo Holder.  Continue reading

2/20/17 O&A NYC AUTOMOBILE: The Ferrari 812 Superfast

Ferrari just introduced a new set of wheels that lives up to its name: ‘Superfast.’ The high-end automaker has published the first pictures and specifications for its new 12-cylinder model, which will be its most powerful production car ever. Continue reading

2/20/17 O&A NYC COMEDY- MONDAY MORNING FUNNIES: Eddie Murphy- James Brown’s Celebrity Hot Tub Party

James Brown (Eddie Murphy) sings about a hot tub in this classic SNL sketch from 1983 season 9. Murphy captures Brown’s soul style before disrobing and getting into the water. Continue reading