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Every second Wednesday, Black Sails Publications will be hosting a poetry open stage at Trident Halifax! Sign-ups at 6:30pm, readings start at 7pm sharp. This series gives local writers (of […]
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Every second Wednesday, Black Sails Publications will be hosting a poetry open stage at Trident Halifax! Sign-ups at 6:30pm, readings start at 7pm sharp. This series gives local writers (of […]
Join us for an intimate evening of tricks and marvels from some of Halifax’s top stage magicians! Space is limited, so book your tickets in advance! Tickets available from Eventbrite […]
Friday, March 20h, join us in celebrating Heather Birrell's new novel, Born, with local poets Jaime Forsythe & Nanci Lee! When: Friday, March 20th 2026 @ 7pm Where: Trident Booksellers […]
Join us for an evening of stories and music from The November Project, with special guests, Chilean-Canadian band Mueres En El Mar! An evening of WWII love letters and love […]
The last Friday of every month, we are delighted to be hosting a new concert series spotlighting women, trans and non-binary songwriters! Curated and led by singer-songwriter Freya Milliken, these concerts will feature three different artists working with the audience to inspire, write, and perform stories and original songs. This month, we've got Freya, Sadie […]
This Thursday we've got a stacked lineup of singer songwriters! Join us for Agnes & the Orchard, with guests Darrel Cameron & Glen Mattie! Music starts at 6:30pm, cover PWYC ($10 recommended.) When: Thursday, April 9th 2026 @ 6:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax
Join the Creative Community Impact Association for this 2-hour workshop introducing participants to the concept of the circular economy through a hands-on, creative activity. We’re putting a creative spin on the traditional Phenology Wheel, adapting it to explore circular systems and environmental awareness in everyday life. The event is FREE, but space is limited. Register […]
This Thursday, we welcome The Good But Nothing Special to the Trident stage! This will be an entertaining evening of small package rock'n'roll, eccentric storytelling, and communal toy xylophone playing in the presence of 1000's of books. When: Thursday, April 23rd 2026 @ 6:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax How much? […]
This Thursday, join us for live music from Tayler Jade, with Emilie-Rose! Cover is PWYK ($10 recommended.) When: Thursday, May 7th 2026 @ 6:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax
Friday, May 8th, join us for the Halifax launch of Montreal author Marie-Josée Poisson's new novel, Blood Bound, with special guest Robert de la Chevotière, author of Tall Is Her Body. When: Friday, May 8th 2026 @ 6:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax
Are you working on a piece that you'd like to share with a group of writers and editors? Editors Canada and Trident Booksellers are co-hosting an open mic fiction reading event on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026. Doors open at 6:30pm and readings will take place from 7pm-8pm. Readers will have 5-7 minutes to read an […]
This Thursday, we welcome Griffen Moore to his Trident stage debut! He'll be bringing his singer-songwriter vibes starting at 6:30pm, cover PWYC ($10 recommended.) When: Thursday, June 4th 2026 Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax
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