We are Waltham

08/08/2026

Do you have meaningful personal stories that you've always wanted to polish so you can share at a toast, party or with friends? This virtual class by show creator Chandreyee may be the thing for you. Meet on zoom once a week for 6 weeks to learn a bit about how to craft a story then share yours and get feedback on it. More about Chandreyee at chandreyeelahiri.com

https://lexingtoncommunityed.org/class/story-telling-writing-support-group-and-workshop-2/

06/19/2026

Tomorrow (Saturday, June 20th) come to Waltham RiverBeat booth 42 on the Moody Street Bridge for some live story crafting! What is this, you ask? YOU - get to sink into a chair and share a short personal story and watch as a The Waltham Times journalist helps you develop it by examining the facts. Then a We are Waltham coach steps in and helps you find meaningful insights and messages. Learn the art of effective communication from these organizations that are both committed to unearthing the human experiences that hide within facts. Who knows - you may just come away with a story of your own that ready for the stage or the next Thanksgiving party. :-)

05/28/2026

There are no Big WaW shows at the Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation this year but... You can watch Voices 2026, curated and coached by the Creator of We are Waltham and laugh, sigh and cry in similar ways. Get your tickets at offkendrik.com/voices.

Thank you The Waltham Channel for this piece in Newswatch.

05/20/2026

Did you know that showrunner Chandreyee Lahiri also curates and coaches for Voices, produced by Off Kendrik? Every other year this true story telling show brings South Asian immigrant experiences to Greater Boston, usually to a packed house. This year, Voices is returning to Waltham, where the 2018 show was also held. In fact, it will fill the gap left by the postponed Big WaWs - by happening at the Charles River museum! Come watch some funny, warm and thought-provoking stories on Fri, June 5th. Tickets are going fast at offkendrik.com/voices

Introducing the cast of Voices 2026!
Meenakshi Garodia, Shoham Bhadra, Hamida Merchant, Nidhi Lal, Rajesh Mirchandani, Pooja Saraff and Chetan Tiwari.

This collection of stories run the gamut from the familiar (defying stereotypes, the search for identity) to the charming (whistling your way into community) to thought provoking (fatalism can be inherited).

Follow this page to track teasers of the upcoming stories and sample flashbacks of older ones. If you already know you want to come, get your tickets now at offkendrik.com/voices! (Seating is limited and the show is one-night only so get your tickets.)

05/12/2026

Still a few spots left on Thursday's story telling workshop. Build confidence, practise public speaking in a small group and learn how to tell interesting personal stories that touch and persuade people. This is an important leadership skill as well as key when you need to advocate for yourself or your organization. Last year's was great fun and participants' stories improved significantly after the coaching they received. Tickets at wearewaltham.com

05/08/2026

Spring Wee WaW 2026 was a blast with a room packed with people AND laughter. We had 3 hilarious featured tellers who reduced some people to tears and 1 very touching, heartwarming story. The open mic was similarly amazing with one funny story after another sprinkled with a few heartwarming tales. Roger Jermyn's beautiful melodies on guitar soothed all souls while setting the perfect ambience. Everyone got a handmade worry stone from show creator Chandreyee, to remind them that everyone has a story and every story matters. Since the show has adequate funding this year (with no Big WaWs to pay for) ticket proceeds from the show will be donated back to Common Good Co. for their Giving Wall (supporting 3 local charities every month). Teller Michele Hache's birthday eve was celebrated with a cupcake. :-)

Thanks to Waltham Cultural Council (Massachusetts Cultural Council (and Massachusetts Cultural Council) for a grant that makes this possible and thanks to everyone who came out and helped build the incredible warmth and community that rises to the top of every WaW event. Mark your calendars for the October Wee WaW on October 30th. We are cooking up a Halloween theme so get ready to share and scare!

05/08/2026

Did you ever wish you could tell engaging personal stories or get your message across to someone you want to convince? Story telling is not just for shows or entertainment: it's an essential skill for effective communication.

At the generative workshop next Thursday at the Charles River Museum at wearewaltham.com, pick up some tips to engage and convince people with true stories from your memory and work on a story idea of your own. Properly form your thoughts and messages and build your confidence about communicating and public speaking. The workshop is for a small group of people and starts with a crash course on storytelling from show creator Chandreyee Lahiri. Enjoy some light refreshments, work on a true story draft of your own then work in small groups with coaches to get feedback and guidance on your story. At the end of the night, if time permits, step up to a mic and share your story with workshop attendees.

Last year's workshop was very well received, and one teller went on to share their story on a big show. Photos from last year are at wearewaltham.com/2025-workshop. Tickets are at wearewaltham.com but if price is an obstacle, email [email protected] for a free pass.

05/06/2026

Wee WaW day! Have a cozy evening with some good stores, a few laughs and maybe - a shot at the mic!
If you procrastinated and all tickets are gone, shoot us an email and we will try to put out a few extra chairs. Wearewaltham.com

05/04/2026

It's like clockwork: there's a post about the show almost selling out and the scammy comments start. Please do NOT fall for people trying to sell their tickets on this page! Those who need to, can apply for a refund and will never have to resort to this.

05/04/2026

The show has not yet sold out (it usually does by now) and the next one is not until the Fall. So grab your tickets now to hear some excellent story tellers + get a chance to share a story of your own at the curated open mic. And of course, there's the live music, coffee and dessert to sweeten the evening. Tickets at wearewaltham.com