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  • Poetry! Samantha Jones w/ Clare Goulet and Cory Lavender

    Join us for the Halifax launch of Samantha Jones's debut collection, Attic Rain, from Newest Press! She'll be joined by local poets Clare Goulet (Graphis scripta) and Cory Lavender (Come One Thing Another) for an evening of poetry, questions, and book signing. When: Monday, August 18th 2025 @ 7pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 […]

  • Kitchen Party: Poetry & Prose Readings

    This Wednesday (and every two weeks going forward,) Black Sails Publications will be hosting a poetry open stage at Trident Halifax! Sign-ups at 6:30pm, readings start at 7pm sharp. This […]

  • Kitchen Party: Poetry & Prose Readings

    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 […]

  • Kitchen Party: Poetry & Prose Readings

    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 […]

  • Poetry Launch! Graeme Bezanson’s Ultra Blue

    Join us Saturday, April 11th for the launch of Graeme Bezanson's poetry collection, Ultra Blue, from Anansi Press! When: Saturday, April 11th 2026 @ 6pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, […]

  • Kitchen Party: Poetry & Prose Readings

    Black Sails Publications is hosting one final poetry open stage at Trident Halifax! Sign-ups at 6:30pm, readings start at 7pm sharp. This series gives local writers (of all levels) the […]

  • Poetry Reading: Ali Blythe and Melanie Siebert

    We are pleased to welcome poets Ali Blythe and Melanie Siebert to Trident to celebrate their collections, Stedfast and Signal Infinities. When: Tuesday, May 19th @ 7pm Where: Trident Booksellers […]

  • Mad Persona Magazine Launch & Open Mic!

    Share your writing and celebrate Mad Persona Magazine's latest issue with Halifax's creative community! When: Wednesday, May 20th @ 6:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax

  • The November Project feat. Dawn Web

    Spoken word for the soul; WW2 love letters, local poets, and the art of connections. This month, The November Project features international poet, writer, and academic, Dawn Web! Cover is […]

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