Explore the lives and experiences of residents of Waltham, MA through true stories told in the first person.
In a world increasingly fractured by ideology and suffering from Pandemic fallout, peeking into each other's realities might help address isolation and division.
Building community, one story at a time.
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Thanks to the Waltham Cultural Council for a grant in 2026 & the Common Good Co for hosting Wee WaWs
Story telling workshop
May 14th, Fri, 6:30-9 pm
@ Charles River Museum
About this event
Come with a story idea and learn how to tell stories, create order out of your memory or just practice how to communicate effectively in a safe and friendly space supported by coaches. This is not a spectator event: it's a generative workshop so come with a story in mind that you want to shape up.
✔️ Get a story telling crash course from WaW creator Chandreyee
✔️Small group, safe space, 12-14 attendees total.
✔️Individual attention. Coaching in small groups with talented show alumni.
✔️Chance to share at the mic with a small audience.
✔️Light refreshments provided.
Prices are low with special student and senior citizen rates but if that is still an obstacle email wearewaltham@gmail.com for a free spot.
Last workshop: May 2nd, 2025
Wee-WaW: A mini- WaW show
May 6th, Wed, 7-9 pm
@ Common Good Co Cafe
About this event
Common Good Co. joins forces with We Are Waltham for another mini-show - a Wee-WaW - at the Common Good Co. Cafe.
✔️3 or 4 featured tellers share true stories from their lives.
✔️ A cozy and fun audience of up to 50
✔️ Local musicians fill short breaks with live music.
✔️Audience members get a chance to share their own true story (2-3 minutes) at a curated open mic!
✔️Write at the cafe or submit in advance (link below).
✔️ Connect with strangers and have a warm night.
Prices are low with special student and senior citizen rates but if that is still an obstacle email wearewaltham@gmail.com for a free spot.
Last Wee WaW: Oct 29th, 2025
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The 6th Wee WaW was another fun, warm event with a packed house, lots of laughter and people hanging out even as the cafe started closing down. David Melton provided some great live music, the 4 featured tellers were lovely and the open mic was moving, funny and thought provoking in turn. Waltham steps up to new levels every time this event unfolds and shows that we are indeed connected. As always plenty of desserts were consumed, the coffee was piping hot (or cold) and the mocktails were yummy.
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Stay tuned for more next year.
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