Trident Booksellers & Cafe

Neon Sign Comedy V.2!

tridentbooks — Thu, 28 May 2026 21:30:00 +0000

If you’re looking for quality comedy in an intimate setting, you’ve come to the right place! On the last Thursday of every month, Neon Sign Comedy features some of the best stand-up comedians in the country, working on new material or fine-tuning their favourite bits. Grab a coffee or tea and have a laugh, goodness knows you need it.

Hosted by Luba Magnus, an alternative comedian who has been heard on CBC, SiriusXM, NPR, and more! Noted for her clever wordplay and quirky attitude, Luba brings a warmth and unique energy to the stage, not unlike that of a neon sign.

Doors at 6:30, show at 7:00PM sharp. Tickets $10 at the door or at eventbrite.ca

Atlantic Book Awards Readings!

tridentbooks — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0000

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.

The nominees:

Goose Lane Editions, Erica Rutherford, by Pan Wendt

Breakwater Books, Just Around the Corner, by Yvonne Rumbolt-Jones

Breakwater Books, Openly Karl, by Karl Wells

When: Wednesday, June 3rd 2026 @ 5pm (readings at 6)
Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax

Live Music! Griffen Moore!

tridentbooks — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:30:00 +0000

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

The November Project feat. Dawn Web

tridentbooks — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:30:00 +0000

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 PWYC ($15 recommended.)

When: Saturday, June 6th @ 6:30pm
Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax

John Allaire’s Halifax Stop on his Stay-Cation Canadian Tour!

tridentbooks — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:30:00 +0000

This Thursday, June 11th, we are delighted to welcome John Allaire to the Trident stage for an evening of music AND the launch of his book, Motel Matchbooks! Join us for indie tunes and readings starting at 6:30pm!

When: Thursday, June 11th 2026 @ 6:30pm
Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax

Poetry Launch! Sublime: Poems for Vanishing Ice

tridentbooks — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0000

This Saturday, join us for the Halifax launch of Sublime: Poems for Vanishing Ice from Caitlin Press. Six Maritime poets featured in this anthology will be on hand to read their work:

Brian Bartlett
Rachel Lebowitz
Raymond Sewell
Bren Simmers
Margo Wheaton

When: Saturday, June 13th 2026 @ 7pm
Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax

Live Music! Libby & Cal!

tridentbooks — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:30:00 +0000

This Tuesday, join us for live tunes from Ottawa duo, Libby & Cal!

When: Tuesday, June 30th 2026 @ 6:30pm
Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax

Halifax Launch of Michael Lucker’s Rule One!

tridentbooks — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Ever been to a doctor that didn’t listen? Didn’t care? Didn’t help? You’re not alone.

Join 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.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signature.

When: Thursday, July 2nd 2026 @ 7pm
Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax

Book Launch! A Fate Worse Than Drowning by Sarah Hawthorn!

tridentbooks — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0000

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!)

When: Wednesday, July 22nd 2026 @ 7pm
Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax

Halifax Launch of Philippe Mineau’s The Guilt Trippers!

tridentbooks — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0000

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!

When: Wednesday, July 29th @ 7pm
Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax