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About Cuff It
About Cuff It
A New Era of Queer Dating, Presented by HKNY Entertainment
Welcome to Cuff It, NYC's boldest, brightest, and most joyfully chaotic approach to queer matchmaking - created by HKNY Entertainment, the production house behind Manhattan-led events, productions, talent and digital media management and the Manhattan Nightlife Yearbook.
Cuff It was built on one simple belief:
Queer people deserve better ways to meet each other - not just apps, not just chance encounters, but IRL sparks.
At Cuff It, we design dating spaces that feel fun, low-pressure, safe, and deeply you. Whether you're gay, sapphic, bi, trans, ace, masc, femme, fluid, spicy, shy, chaotic, introverted, extroverted, or gloriously unlabeled - there is a seat for you.
What makes Cuff It Different?
What makes Cuff It Different?
Hosted by nightlife icons. Premier drag queens, kings, and things being awkward themselves so you and your speed date can laugh together at their ridiculous antics.
High-energy speed dating formats built for connection - not awkward small talk.
A gender-inclusive structure where compatibility comes first.
Matchmaking built into the event. You don't exchange numbers on the spot - we do the work for you.
Next-day match invitations. If two people say yes, you're both invited back to meet again... with cameras rolling (if you want) for the Cuff It "First Date" mini-series.
Backed by HKNY Entertainment, ensuring the branding, experience, and talent are top-tier.
Sponsored by Manhattan Nightlife Yearbook, blending NYC queer history with NYC queer future.
A Queer Ecosystem That Works
A Queer Ecosystem That Works
Cuff It is part of a bigger vision to elevate queer nightlife and build sustainable platforms for drag artists, queer venues, and community members.
HKNY Entertainment powers the shows.
Manhattan Nightlife Yearbook documents the culture.
Cuff It creates the love stories.
Three worlds, one mission:
Make queer New York unforgettable.
Who Is Cuff It For?
Who Is Cuff It For?
Everyone under the LGBTIA umbrella - period.
We currently offer:
Gay Speed Dating (weekly)
Sapphic Speed Dating (monthly)
Bi Speed Dating (monthly)
T4T Slow Dating (monthly)
Ace Slow Dating (monthly)
If you're queer, curious, and craving human connection - you belong here.
Contact Us
Contact Us
We'd Love To Hear From You
We'd Love To Hear From You
Whether you're a participant with questions, a venue ready to host, a sponsor looking to collaborate, or a drag artist interested in joining the Cuff It family - our inbox is open.
General Inquires & Matches:
You attended an event and need to submit your matches
You have questions about an upcoming night
You're returning to meet a match
You want info on rotating events (Sapphic, T4T, Ace, Bi, etc)
booking & Venue Partnerships
booking & Venue Partnerships
If you operate a bar, lounge, event space, or queer venue and want to host Cuff It (or another HKNY Entertainment production), send us:
Your venue name
Preferred day(s)
Capacity
Contact info
press & Sponsorship
press & Sponsorship
Please contact for:
Media requests
Brand partnerships
Alcohol sponsorships
Collaborations with the Manhattan Nightlife Yearbook
Event Info Reminder
Event Info Reminder
Before attending Cuff It, all participants should:
Review the Rules & Etiquette Page
Confirm their ticket type (GA, VIP, or Wingman)
Arrive by 6:30pm for check-in, name tags, and pre-show fun.
Hard stop must arrive by 7pm.
Returners receive special guidance via email - check your inbox after submitting your matches!
Haven't Signed Up Yet?
Haven't Signed Up Yet?
Your future ex, future fling, or future love story could be one speed round away.
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