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We Met at the Bookshop is a private, after-hours literary speed-dating evening hosted at Trident Booksellers & Cafe. Designed for people who like reading, conversation, and being around others who […]
Join us for an intimate evening of tricks and marvels from some of Halifax’s top stage magicians! Space is limited, so book your tickets in advance! Tickets available from Eventbrite […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
Quality stand-up comedy in an intimate setting! Check out Neon Sign, the last Thursday of every month at Trident Cafe. Featuring some of the best comedians in the country, and […]
Drumroll please!! The moment you've all been waiting for - the debut of Summer Sparrow! You are cordially invited to an evening of live music, art perusing, mingling, drinks (alcoholic […]
Join us this Thursday for Nathaniel Sutton, an Edmonton-based singer-songwriter, delivering a unique blend of soulful, upbeat folk with influences of alt/country, indie rock, and moody tones. He'll be joined tonight by Rebecca Fairless and Frankie Mae! Cover is PWYC ($15 recommended!) When: Thursday, August 13th 2026 @ 6:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 […]
Join us this Wednesday for an early launch and chat with award-winning west coast author Michael Schauch! He will be here with his new book, Anatta: Heart of Wisdom, for reading, discussion, book sales, and signing! When: Wednesday, August 26th 2026 @ 7pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax
Neon Sign Comedy brings you quality stand-up comedy in an intimate setting! Last Thursday of every month at Trident Cafe. Featuring some of the best comedians in the country, from CBC, SiriusXM, ABCD, HEHEHAHA, and more! This month's lineup: 3 Kyles! Kyle Carpenter, Kyle Barnet, Kyle Hickey, Sarah MacLellan, Sara Graham, and Sharon McCormack! Hosted […]
This Thursday, join us for a performance from Gourmet Club! Gourmet Club is the creative playground of Canadian producer and songwriter Vincent Baur. The project is gritty yet lush, a […]
Please join us for a book talk to discuss The Return of the 90s: A Cultural History of the Present. Editor Sean O'Brien will be joined by Dr. Thomas Laughlin […]
Events proudly brought to you by Trident Booksellers & Cafe.
