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  • 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

  • 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 […]

  • Neon Sign Comedy V.2!

    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 […]

  • Atlantic Book Awards Readings!

    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 […]

  • 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: […]

  • 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 […]

  • Poetry Launch! Sublime: Poems for Vanishing Ice

    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 […]

  • Live Music! Libby & Cal!

    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!

    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 […]

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