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About Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute

Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute (LHPAI) is a city-owned cultural and arts complex in Seattle’s Central District. Housed in a historic landmark building, LHPAI supports a wide range of artistic programs and community events, from intimate performances to larger gatherings. The venue offers multiple spaces, including a proscenium-equipped theater, a grand hall for standing and seated events, and a smaller West Room, all with a strong emphasis on accessibility and community engagement. Whether you’re planning a night out or securing tickets for a neighborhood cultural experience, LHPAI is a key stop in Seattle’s arts scene.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 104 17th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 (Central District).
  • Venue type: City-owned cultural/arts institute and theater complex; historic landmark.
  • Theater capacity: 285 seats.
  • Grand Hall capacity: standing 300; seated 150.
  • West Room capacity: 45 seated.
  • Seating chart: LHPAI theater uses fixed seating in a proscenium configuration; public seating chart not published online.
  • Parking: Free on-site parking plus street parking and a southeast rear lot behind the building.
  • Transit: Access via bus route 27 at East Yesler Way & 17th Ave S; other connections via Westlake Station/King Street Station and First Hill streetcar access.
  • Nearby hotels: Hyatt Regency Seattle (808 Howell St), Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle (1101 4th Ave), The Maxwell Hotel (300 Roy St), The Westin Seattle (1900 5th Ave).
  • Notable events hosted: LHPAI’s 50th Anniversary event (ACE performance) in 2022; JazzED Jamboree (2018); Night of Storytelling - The Griot Party Experience (2024); Black to My Roots: African American Tales from the Head and the Heart (2025); Seattle BIPOC Filmmaker Meetup (ongoing events listed in 2026).