Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute

06/18/2024

Check out Langston Seattle's upcoming events at LHPAI!

6/19 - Da Village Presents: We're Free Now

6/20 - Film Screening: The King County Reparations Project

6/27 - : Comedy Showcase

Learn more at langstonseattle.org/programs

06/13/2024

✨Join us this Thursday for Nova High School's 22nd Annual Animation Showcase @ Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute.

05/23/2024

Langston Seattle presents "FOR OUR CHILDREN," a film that unites maternal voices of resilience and solidarity in a poignant cinematic journey. Directed, produced and co-written by Débora Souza Silva, this emotional documentary chronicles the powerful convergence of two mothers, Reverend Wanda Johnson and Angela Williams, whose lives were forever altered by the scourge of police brutality against young Black men.

🎟️ forourchildren.eventive.org/schedule

📅 Thursday, May 30, 6:30 p.m.

📍 Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, 104 17th Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98144

05/22/2024

The Genius Conference is coming to Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute on June 7 & 8!

The African-American Writers' Alliance & Langston Seattle present a free two day arts and science showcase, including creative arts workshops, performances, multicultural catering, and continuing education opportunities for youth and adults.

Learn more and register today: aawa-seattle.org/post/the-genius-conference-by-the-african-american-writers-alliance-langston-seattle

05/21/2024

ARTS at King Street Station invites you to propose exhibitions and events!

You can propose visual art exhibitions, performances, readings, lectures, screenings, reading groups, debates, sketching and figure drawing, combinations of these formats, and more to take place on King Street Station’s top floor, a 7,500 square-foot cultural space. Cycles for review in 2024 have these due dates: July 2, Sept. 10, and Nov. 9.

Learn more and apply at seattle.gov/arts/opportunities/current-calls-and-funding

05/16/2024

Are you a Black filmmaker living in the U.S. who has a film in post-production? Apply for the led by Black Cinema Collective, an ARTS C.A.R.E. grantee!

Applications are due Sunday, June 2nd at 11:59 pm PST. Learn more at blackcinemacollective.org/2024-bcc-microgrant-call

05/15/2024

Langston Seattle presents, “The Uterine Files,” a play by Jourdan Imani Keith and Directed by Sadiqua Iman, exploring the memory of water through an afro-futurist lens. Learn more and get tickets at langstonseattle.org!

📅 May 25-June 2, 2024

📍 Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, 104 17th Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98144

04/25/2024

Submit an idea for the Park CommUNITY Fund by April 30!

The Fund will advance park equity in Seattle by:
🌲 Expanding inclusive access to clean and safe parks
🌼 Closing gaps in access to quality parks and facilities
🌱 Centering efforts in partnership and transparency with communities

Submit your ideas, sign up to be a Community Delegate, and see other ways to participate: engage.seattleparksandrec.com/en/folders/park-community-fund

04/23/2024

🎥 The 21st annual Seattle Black Film Festival starts tomorrow! Join us April 24 -28 at the historic Langston Hughes Performing Art Institute, Washington Hall, and virtually. Learn more and get your passes at langstonseattle.org/sbff

04/10/2024

Attend the next Community Reinvestment Education Forum at LHPAI on April 16! The forum will educate community on the details of WA State Department of Commerce's Community Reinvestment Project, which will distribute $200 million across the state.

📍 Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, 104 17th Ave S.

📅 April 16, 6 - 8 p.m.

Learn more about the Community Reinvestment Project at commerce.wa.gov/program-index/community-reinvestment-project.

04/05/2024

Seattle-based educator, artist, and activist, Logic Amen, hosted The Griot Party Experience on January 13 here. The event was made possible by a special collaboration between Amen and the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods. Moving performances and powerful storytelling rooted in the Griot tradition were the main attractions. And although it was one of the coldest nights in Seattle’s recorded history, more than 200 people braved the frigid temperatures to attend the event:

Seattle-based educator, artist, and activist, Logic Amen, hosted The Griot Party Experience on January 13, at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute.

03/22/2024

Attend the Community Reinvestment Education Forum Series at LHPAI! Starting April 4, there will be one forum each month for the next five months. The forum will educate community on the details of WA State Department of Commerce's Community Reinvestment Project, which will distribute $200 million across the state.

📍 Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, 104 17th Ave S.

📅 April 4, 6 - 8 p.m.

Learn more about the Community Reinvestment Project at commerce.wa.gov/program-index/community-reinvestment-project.

03/13/2024

Apply for the LHPAI Facility Grant!

The LHPAI Facility Grant aims to create community impact by broadening arts and culture participation at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, a historic landmark cultural facility in the heart of the Central Area neighborhood of Seattle. The LHPAI Facility Grant seeks to celebrate, nurture, present and preserve African American and Diaspora performing arts and cultural legacies.

Learn more at seattle.gov/arts/programs/grants/langston-hughes-performing-arts-institute-facility-grant

03/05/2024

In January, The Griot Party Experience partnered with Seattle Department of Neighborhoods on moving performances and powerful storytelling rooted in the Griot tradition. Learn more:

Seattle-based educator, artist, and activist, Logic Amen, hosted The Griot Party Experience on January 13, at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute.

03/02/2024

Check out upcoming Langston Seattle programs happening at LHPAI!

📌 IMPROV FOR ALL: Learn how to take bigger risks, build your self-confidence, and have fun being your truest self.

📌 HEALING AFRICAN DRUM CLASS: In this multi- generational drumming class with master drummer Javeon Byrd, connect to the rhythm of your soul while learning about West African music history. UPDATE: Healing African Drum Class is on hold until May.

📌 GRANT WRITING DAY PARTY: Join "The Grant Goddess" Tana Yasu for a Grant Writing Day Party! Look for and write grants together.

📌 LINDY HOP: Joshua Mcclean will focus this class on history, basic rhythms and steps, dancing with a partner, and grooving to swingin' Jazz music.

➡️ Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, 104 17th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144

RSVP at langstonseattle.org/our-events!

02/28/2024

For more than a decade, alongside Black Community Impact Alliance, co-convener Honorable Dawn Mason - the State of Africatown has provided community, public and elected officials, community leaders and many others with the unique opportunity to hear from leading organizations in the community doing the work to build a sustainable legacy, to connect with community leaders and to invest in our community's collective future.

This year, we continue this tradition and also celebrate our progress while looking ahead to the many opportunities that lie before us to continue building this legacy, together.

Join us at the 11th Annual State of Africatown on Saturday, March 2 from 10AM-1PM at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute. We invite you and your loved ones to join us in celebrating the legacy builders of our community and connect with the new generation poised to continue their impactful work.

Space is limited. RSVP today: https://bit.ly/RSVPSOA2024

Interested in sponsorship or volunteer opportunities for this year's State of Africatown event? Email us at [email protected].

02/20/2024

Join Seattle cellist Gretchen Yanover, Cello for a performance of her new album, "Holding / Movement", at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute.

This is Yanover's fifth album, and this time she's expanded her artistic landscape, pairing several compositions with poetry of Seattle writers. Poets and dancers will join Gretchen onstage.

https://www.seattle.gov/arts/experience/arts-events?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D172414026

March 24, 2 p.m.

Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, 104 17th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144

Pay-what-you-can at the door

02/01/2024

Celebrate Black History Month at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute! Langston Seattle has an amazing program lineup this February, check it out at langstonseattle.org/our-events.

01/19/2024

Young people ages 14-24, register now for Creative Economy Career Day 2024. The opportunity to learn and talk to skilled and experienced professionals in the creative fields awaits you.

Creative Economy Career Day 2024 is the place to empower your inner creative. Come to this FREE one-day program where you’ll have opportunities to network, attend workshops, and most importantly have fun while learning how to get paid to be creative. Friday, Feb. 9

Don’t wait and miss out, sign up now: https://creativeeconomycareerday.com

Hosted by Office of Arts & Culture Seattle and Seattle Office of Economic Development.

12/09/2023

What is the Doors Open Levy and why does it matter? Good question! Doors Open is an arts and culture levy literally decades in the making. The levy, funded by a 0.1% sales tax, will provide nearly $800 million (you read that right) in funding through spring of 2031. This influx of financial support holds immense promise for King County’s well-being, economic growth, and most importantly, all of us living and working here. (Artists and arts organizations, we’re especially looking at you. 💕 ) The levy was unanimously passed by the King County Council on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.

We strongly believe that arts and culture–and the people who create art and embody culture–are an essential part of creating a new, livable, beautiful city. Thank you for all of your work, and we look forward to supporting you.

This is an important step towards equity, economic development, and expanding access to more corners of King County. Let’s go!!!

Read more about Doors Open at the link:
https://www.thestranger.com/.../the-doors-are-open-to-a... See less

10/27/2023

Have Y'all been tracking the Earshot Jazz festival? Still time to jump in!

09/06/2023

Join our team as a full-time Events Booking Coordinator, providing rental scheduling support for our historic facility. Work with artists, organizations, and facility partners to make their events happen. $35.74 - 41.66, closes September 12. Please Share:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle/jobs/4183299/events-booking-coordinator?keywords=events%20booking&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Photo by Marcus Donner.

07/19/2023

The Legendary Android Mattel presents Crystal Tokyo - The Dynasty Ball at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute ( ). This is a community event and competition that celebrates the creativity, resourcefulness, and strength of the Ballroom community in the PNW.

📆: Saturday, July 29
⏰: Doors open 6 p.m. & close 7 p.m.
💲: Entry fee $20; house tables fee $75.
📍: Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute
💡: For tickets and more info, visit Kikidynastyball.com

07/04/2023

Children need good nutrition all year long. When school is out during the summer, many children no longer have access to even one nutritious meal each day. Summer Meal Programs are here to help to fill the gap: https://freesummermeals.org/

Research shows a lack of nutrition during the summer months may set up a cycle for poor performance once school begins. We must do all we can to stop this cycle so that children are ready to learn during the school year. United Way of King County

06/07/2023

📍 Tonight from 5 - 7 p.m. at LHPAI 📍

Seattle Parks and Recreation's Back to the Future brings together Seattle city leaders, teens, and community members to learn how the City of Seattle and community partners are here to support them. It will include a resource and job fair, a panel discussion and Q&A with community leaders and teens, as well as a keynote address by Mayor Bruce Harrell.

RSVP (Free): http://forms.office.com/g/FN8sKWHJuP

Join Seattle Parks and Recreation for a Seattle Teen Town Hall on Wednesday, June 7 from 5 to 7 PM at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, 104 17th Ave. S, Seattle WA 98144.

A night for Seattle's future leaders to learn how the community is here to support them. Featuring a resource and job fair; Q&A with community leaders and teens; and Keynote Speaker Mayor Bruce Harrell.

Questions? Call 206-940-1159. Teens 13-19, please register in advance.

04/24/2023

04/15/2023

Check out the lineup for the 5th Annual ACES // Artists of Color Expo & Symposium: performances, presentations, workshops, film screenings, and artist talks by local BIPOC artists. And the lineup is still growing:

https://shunpike.org/aces/lineup/

04/10/2023

Celebrating its 20th annual festival, the Seattle Black Film Festival (SBFF) returns to Seattle for another year of Black Brilliance in film!

After a pandemic, a name change, and a virtual festival, SBFF returns to bring local, national, and international films to the area, April 22-30. SBFF is a program of Langston Seattle and is held at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute (LHPAI), which recently celebrated our 50th year as a Black cultural hub in the historic Central District.

SBFF (formerly known as the Langston Hughes African American Film Festival) will be a hybrid film festival held virtually and in person over nine days at LHPAI. The festival will present screenings, workshops, and features Opening Night, Centerpiece, and Closing Night special events.

Opening the festival, on Saturday, April 22nd, will be a preview of Rick DuPree’s upcoming documentary of the Seattle chapter of the Black Panther Party, "Seattle Black Panthers". Along with the director, we will host several esteemed members of the Party to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the chapter’s history.

On Thursday, April 27th, Seattle artist Tariqa Waters (of Martyr Sauce) will host a screening of her film "THANK YOU MS. PAM", along with live performances.

The closing night screening of "What the Funk: A Love Letter to the POC Community", a documentary about the Pacific Northwest’s first all-POC burlesque festival, will culminate in a burlesque show by Mx. Pux A Plenty on Sunday, April 30th.

https://www.langstonseattle.org/home-black-arts-culture/sbff/