Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute

07/16/2026

Looking for a way to spend your summer? Karate with Tyron is sticking around on Monday and Wednesday evenings at LANGSTON. And it’s free!
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Whether you or a loved one wants to find an activity while school’s out, or you’re seeking new ways to engage in mindfulness during this season, karate is a great way to learn discipline, flexibility, and self-defense.
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Learn more and register at langstonseattle.org (it’s also in our bio).
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In partnership with Seattle Office of Arts & Culture and 4Culture
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06/17/2026

02/03/2026

Black History Month is around the corner! Let’s celebrate and learn together in February. 🥳

- World Cancer Day with Cierra Sisters Inc.
- Talent Incubator Virtual Info Session with Plenty of Pie
- Black Futures Book Club - Partner Program
- State of Africatown with Africatown Community Land Trust
- Karate with Tyron - Learn at LANGSTON

Find more info and RSVP at langstonseattle.org

LANGSTON is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to strengthen and advance our community through Black arts and culture. 💜

In partnership with Office of Arts & Culture Seattle
With access support from 4Culture

02/03/2026

Today is the first month of Black History Month, and it’s our namesake Langston Hughes’s birthday! 🥳

Born on February 1, 1901, the renowned Black poet pioneered jazz poetry, with works like “The Weary Blues” and “Jazzonia,” as well as the newspaper column series “Simple,” which he adapted into books and a musical. A key Harlem Renaissance figure, he utilized his writing expertise to explore real-world problems, educate others, and tell memorable, meaningful stories.

For Langston Hughes’s birthday, Black History Month, and every day, let’s celebrate Black creativity and our many possibilities as Black artists and cultural workers. 👏🏾

To learn more about Langston Hughes and how he defied expectations, check out our latest video at https://youtube.com/shorts/gc5FpOV1JOY?feature=share

LANGSTON is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to strengthen and advance our community through Black arts and culture. 💜

In partnership with Office of Arts & Culture Seattle
With access support from 4Culture

Photo from the Hulton Archive // Getty Images

12/24/2025

The Office of Arts & Culture at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute is taking a short break!

Our front office will be closed December 25-26, 2025 and January 1, 2026.

Call 206-684-4758 to leave a message or email [email protected]

The closure does not apply to the private non-profit residents in this building. Their events and meetings during our front office closure are still active at this location.

12/16/2025

Film enthusiasts and creatives: We have THREE opportunities to bring your brilliance to SBFF 2026. 🎬

1. Lead the charge for creating a seamless and unforgettable festival experience. Apply to plan our 2026 festival in partnership with the LANGSTON team

2. Become an official festival ambassador and get festival passes, VIP perks, limited-edition merch, and other exclusive gifts valued at over $475.

3. Workshops make SBFF one of the most dynamic film festivals you’ll ever attend. Lend your brilliance by bringing your film or media workshop to our guests. $125+ stipend per instructor.

Learn more and apply by visiting langstonseattle.org/seattle-black-film-festival. What skills will you bring to SBFF 2026?

LANGSTON is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to strengthen and advance our community through Black arts and culture. 💜

In partnership with Office of Arts & Culture Seattle