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SUMMARY:Haunted Holidays: Readings By Horror Writers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of cozy and spooky ghost stories from a lineup of Nova Scotia’s best horror writers! \nStarting at 7pm\, we’ve got Brittni Brinn\, Peter Brinn\, Elliott Gish\, Sarah Hawthorne\, Tiffany Morris\, and Vanessa Penney bringing their finest work. Books from the authors will be available for purchase. \nWhen: Monday\, December 22nd @ 7pm\nWhere: Trident Booksellers & Cafe\, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax
URL:https://tridenthalifax.ca/event/haunted-holidays-readings-by-horror-writers/
CATEGORIES:Reading
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SUMMARY:Kitchen Party: Poetry & Prose Readings
DESCRIPTION: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 eries gives local writers (of all levels) the opportunity to share their original poetry and prose in a casual and collaborative environment.  \nReadings take place over the course of two rounds\, with contributors getting the chance to read twice throughout the evening (numbers depending). \nEach reader\, per round\, is limited to two pieces or five minutes of content (whichever is shorter).  \nWe are excited to share our series with the Halifax community. If you have any questions about the event\, or about Black Sails Publications\, feel free to check out our Instagram @BlackSailsPublications or email us BlackSailsPublications@gmail.com. \nThis event is PWYC.  \nWhen: Wednesday\, February 4th 2026 @ 6:30pm\nWhere: Trident Booksellers & Cafe\, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax
URL:https://tridenthalifax.ca/event/kitchen-party-poetry-prose-readings/
CATEGORIES:Poetry,Reading
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SUMMARY:Kitchen Party: Poetry & Prose Readings
DESCRIPTION: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 all levels) the opportunity to share their original poetry and prose in a casual and collaborative environment.  \nReadings take place over the course of two rounds\, with contributors getting the chance to read twice throughout the evening (numbers depending). \nEach reader\, per round\, is limited to two pieces or five minutes of content (whichever is shorter).  \nWe are excited to share our series with the Halifax community. If you have any questions about the event\, or about Black Sails Publications\, feel free to check out our Instagram @BlackSailsPublications or email us BlackSailsPublications@gmail.com. \nThis event is PWYC.  \nWhen: Wednesday\, March 4th 2026 @ 6:30pm\nWhere: Trident Booksellers & Cafe\, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax
URL:https://tridenthalifax.ca/event/kitchen-party-poetry-prose-readings-2/
CATEGORIES:Poetry,Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260318T183000
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DTSTAMP:20260225T001400Z
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UID:868-1773858600-1773865800@tridenthalifax.ca
SUMMARY:Kitchen Party: Poetry & Prose Readings
DESCRIPTION: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 all levels) the opportunity to share their original poetry and prose in a casual and collaborative environment.  \nReadings take place over the course of two rounds\, with contributors getting the chance to read twice throughout the evening (numbers depending). \nEach reader\, per round\, is limited to two pieces or five minutes of content (whichever is shorter).  \nWe are excited to share our series with the Halifax community. If you have any questions about the event\, or about Black Sails Publications\, feel free to check out our Instagram @BlackSailsPublications or email us BlackSailsPublications@gmail.com. \nThis event is PWYC.  \nWhen: Wednesday\, March 18th 2026 @ 6:30pm\nWhere: Trident Booksellers & Cafe\, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax
URL:https://tridenthalifax.ca/event/kitchen-party-poetry-prose-readings-3/
CATEGORIES:Poetry,Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260320T190000
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SUMMARY:Author Readings: Heather Birrell\, Jaime Forsythe\, & Nanci Lee!
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 20h\, join us in celebrating Heather Birrell’s new novel\, Born\, with local poets Jaime Forsythe & Nanci Lee! \nWhen: Friday\, March 20th 2026 @ 7pm\nWhere: Trident Booksellers & Cafe\, 1256 Hollis St\, Halifax
URL:https://tridenthalifax.ca/event/author-readings-heather-birrell-jaime-forsythe-nanci-lee/
CATEGORIES:Poetry,Reading
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SUMMARY:Dalhousie University Creative Writing Spring Student Reading!
DESCRIPTION:Come join Dalhousie’s advanced poetry and fiction students for a reading of original new work! Seating starts at 6:30pm for a reading start of 7pm! \nWhen: Wednesday\, April 8th 2026 @ 7pm\nWhere: Trident Booksellers & Cafe\, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax
URL:https://tridenthalifax.ca/event/dalhousie-university-creative-writing-spring-student-reading/
CATEGORIES:Poetry,Reading
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SUMMARY:Halifax launch of Marie-Josée Poisson's Blood Bound (w/ special guest Robert de la Chevotière)
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nWhen: Friday\, May 8th 2026 @ 6:30pm\nWhere: Trident Booksellers & Cafe\, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax
URL:https://tridenthalifax.ca/event/halifax-launch-of-marie-josee-poissons-blood-bound-w-special-guest-robert-de-la-chevotiere/
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Reading
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SUMMARY:Poetry Reading: Ali Blythe and Melanie Siebert
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to welcome poets Ali Blythe and Melanie Siebert to Trident to celebrate their collections\,  Stedfast and Signal Infinities. \nWhen: Tuesday\, May 19th @ 7pm\nWhere: Trident Booksellers & Cafe\, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax
URL:https://tridenthalifax.ca/event/poetry-reading-ali-blythe-and-melanie-siebert/
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Poetry,Reading
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SUMMARY:Mad Persona Magazine Launch & Open Mic!
DESCRIPTION:Share your writing and celebrate Mad Persona Magazine‘s latest issue with Halifax’s creative community! \nWhen: Wednesday\, May 20th @ 6:30pm\nWhere: Trident Booksellers & Cafe\, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax
URL:https://tridenthalifax.ca/event/mad-persona-magazine-launch-open-mic/
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Poetry,Reading
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SUMMARY:Editors Canada Open Mic Short Story Night!
DESCRIPTION: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 excerpt from their latest piece\, and the audience will have a few minutes to give constructive feedback.  \nWe’ll only have time for 6 readers\, so please get here on time and signup with the host to secure your reading spot! \nSign up at Evenbrite! \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/editors-canada-open-mic-short-story-night-tickets-1985450512931 \nWhen: Saturday\, May 23rd 2026 @ 6:30pm\nWhere: Trident Booksellers & Cafe\, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax
URL:https://tridenthalifax.ca/event/editors-canada-open-mic-short-story-night/
CATEGORIES:Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260603T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260603T190000
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SUMMARY:Atlantic Book Awards Readings!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a cinq à sept with the nominees for the Atlantic Book Awards’ Best Atlantic-Published Book Award! We’ll have readings\, conversation\, mingling\, and a celebration of these beautiful books\, featuring a discussion on the challenges and rewards of writing and publishing a person’s life story. Hosted by Rebecca Rose.  \nThe nominees: \nGoose Lane Editions\, Erica Rutherford\, by Pan Wendt \nBreakwater Books\, Just Around the Corner\, by Yvonne Rumbolt-Jones \nBreakwater Books\, Openly Karl\, by Karl Wells \nWhen: Wednesday\, June 3rd 2026 @ 5pm (readings at 6)\nWhere: Trident Booksellers & Cafe\, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax
URL:https://tridenthalifax.ca/event/atlantic-book-awards-readings/
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260702T190000
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SUMMARY:Halifax Launch of Michael Lucker's Rule One!
DESCRIPTION:Ever been to a doctor that didn’t listen? Didn’t care? Didn’t help? You’re not alone.  \nJoin us July 2nd for a thrilling evening with author\, screenwriter\, professor\, Michael Lucker\, to talk about his award-winning murder mystery\, RULE ONE\, about an FBI investigator hunting a serial killer hunting doctors across America.  \nCopies of the book will be available for purchase and signature.  \nWhen: Thursday\, July 2nd 2026 @ 7pm\nWhere: Trident Booksellers & Cafe\, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax
URL:https://tridenthalifax.ca/event/halifax-launch-of-michael-luckers-rule-one/
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260722T203000
DTSTAMP:20260528T142812Z
CREATED:20260528T142109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T142812Z
UID:965-1784746800-1784752200@tridenthalifax.ca
SUMMARY:Book Launch! A Fate Worse Than Drowning by Sarah Hawthorn!
DESCRIPTION:Join us Wednesday\, July 22nd to celebrate the launch of Sarah Hawthorn’s debut novel\, A Fate Worse Than Drowning! Hawthorn will read from the book\, answer questions\, and sign copies (available to buy!) \nWhen: Wednesday\, July 22nd 2026 @ 7pm\nWhere: Trident Booksellers & Cafe\, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax
URL:https://tridenthalifax.ca/event/book-launch-a-fate-worse-than-drowning-by-sarah-hawthorn/
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260729T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260729T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T182218Z
CREATED:20260528T133452Z
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UID:962-1785351600-1785357000@tridenthalifax.ca
SUMMARY:Halifax Launch of Philippe Mineau's The Guilt Trippers!
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Wednesday\, July 29th for the Halifax launch of Montreal author Philippe Mineau’s highly-anticipated novel\, The Guilt Trippers! We’ll have a reading\, Q&A\, and of course\, the books for sale & signed! \nWhen: Wednesday\, July 29th @ 7pm\nWhere: Trident Booksellers & Cafe\, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax
URL:https://tridenthalifax.ca/event/halifax-launch-of-philippe-mineaus-the-guilt-trippers/
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Reading
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