Nikkei Community Network is presenting a “Meet and Greet” with Michael Shiosaki, a Sansei born in Spokane, who is Seattle’s First Gentleman as the husband of Mayor Ed Murray.

Shiosaki and Murray married in 2013 after 22 years when same-sex marriage was legalized in Washington state.

Shiosaki is the director of planning and development for the Seattle Parks and Recreation Department.

This is an opportunity to meet Shiosaki and Murray together.

The “Meet and Greet” happens on Monday, May 12 at the Nagomi Tea House, 519 6th Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98104. A tea ceremony takes place from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The reception is from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

$5 parking is available in the front lot. Light refreshments will be served. The event is free.

To RSVP, contact [email protected] or (206) 623-0100 by May 9.

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