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  • 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 […]

  • 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 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 […]

  • Live Music! Julie Stella & Tayler Jade!

    This Wednesday, join us for Ottawa singer-songwriter, Julie Stella with special guest Tayler Jade! Cover is PWYC ($15 recommended). When: Wednesday, July 8th 2026 @ 6:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax

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

    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

  • Live Music: Strange Attractors in Maya Maze (Improvised Soundscapes)

    This Thursday, ambient artist Ankur Dnyanmote will perform three improvised sound stories to the neon-lit cafe. Cover PWYC ($15 recommended) with proceeds donated to the Halifax Creative Music Workshop. When: Thursday, July 23rd 2026 @ 6:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax

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