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.

6/2/21 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Ken Norton Rape scene Mandingo (1975)

In Mandingo, big black buck Mede (boxer Ken Norton) is raped by his owner’s wife Blanche (Susan George).  Continue reading

6/24/18 O&A NYC WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK JUNE 24 THRU JULY: Art, Dance, Film, Music, Theatre and More

Summer has finally arrived and New York City and the arts are heating up. Inspiring visual art is drawing them in from Harlem to the Bowery. Dance swirls around Brooklyn, Lincoln Center, Chelsea and Lower Manhattan. While a famous DJ spins music  in Crown Heights and jazz get’s down in Midtown. Here are a few of the many events happening in the city that never sleeps guaranteed to keep you Out and About. Continue reading

6/23/18 O&A NYC SATURDAY ANYTHING GOES FASHION: Jay-Z And Puma Hoops Unveils New Shoes And Rookies

Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Puma is getting back into basketball in a big way. Jay-Z was announced as the creative director of Puma basketball, a brand new shoe was unveiled, and they introduced four outstanding NBA rookies. Continue reading

6/21/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Dolce&Gabbana Spring Summer 2019 Men’s Fashion Show

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Dolce & Gabbana have spent the last few seasons exploring just that, with Instagram-cast shows featuring demographically specific influencers and Euro-aristos aplenty.Thus this season they embarked on a 144-look runway education program: a crammer-course, degree-level education in all things Dolce & Gabbana. Continue reading

6/21/18 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Madonna Performs Vogue at the MTV Awards 1990

Madonna performs Vogue at the 1990 MTV Awards. An original song taken from the I’m Breathless album (1990).  Continue reading

6/20/18 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Cardi B – Be Careful

 Be Careful is by hip hop artist Cardi B. This track was released on March 29, 2018, as the third single from her debut studio album Invasion of Privacy. The song was written by Cardi B, Jordan Thorpe, and its producers Boi-1da, Vinylz and Frank Dukes.
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6/19/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: APES**T – THE CARTERS

Jay Z and Beyonce not only just dropped their long awaited joint album, but they also released the video for their new single Ape sh*t which is out now.The project which includes titles like SUMMER, 713 and BLACK EFFECT is only available on TIDAL for now. Continue reading

6/19/18 O&A NYC WITH Walestylez FASHION: Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Hyper Royal”

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

A sail midsole and blue outsole complete the shoe’s look, and a pair of sail laces are attached if the wearer desires further contrast. Look for this brand-new Jordan 1 colorway to release at Nike retailers July 7,2018 and retail for the Retro High OG’s standard $160 price point. Continue reading

6/19/18 O&A NYC BRUNCH/FOOD: Raspberry-Peach Bellini Ice Pops

Raspberry-Peach Bellini Ice Pops uses Prosecco to add a little bit of a kick to these fruity pops. These fun adult treats gives brunch a refreshing dessert twist.  Continue reading

6/19/18 O7A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Chadwick Boseman Wins Best Hero and Honors James Shaw Jr. at the 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards

Chadwick Boseman talks about the importance of Black Panther. While accepting the Best Hero at the 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards he presented his Golden Popcorn award to real-life hero James Shaw Jr.  Continue reading