Welcome to our events page. We hope to see you soon!

  • 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 […]

  • March is for Music! Introducing the Femme Folk Songcircle Series with Freya Milliken!

    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 […]

  • Live Music! Darrel Cameron, Glen Mattie, and Agnes & the Orchard!

    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

  • Free Workshop: The Phenology Wheel w/ Creative Community Impact

    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 […]

  • Live Music! The Good but Nothing Special!

    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? […]

  • Live Music! Tayler Jade w/ Emilie-Rose!

    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

  • Editors Canada Open Mic Short Story Night!

    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 […]

  • Live Music! Griffen Moore!

    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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