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  • Live Music & Art: It’s Sparrow!

    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 and non-alcoholic!) chatting, dancing, live-laugh-loving, and enjoyment of Sparrow's first solo art and music event. What to expect: - the walls of Trident adorned with […]

  • Live Music: Nathaniel Sutton with Rebecca Fairless & Frankie Mae!

    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 […]

  • Live Music! Gourmet Club!

    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 collage of saxophones, synthesizers, and lyrical perspective that remains uncompromisingly funny. The band’s debut album dives into the chaos of modern disconnect and the primal […]

  • Live Music: Kate Ferguson!

    This Thursday, join us for local singer-songwriter, Kate Ferguson! Show starts at 6:30, cover is PWYC ($15 recommended)! When: Thursday, September 10th 2026 @ 6:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax

  • Adam Otmar: Farewell to Nova Scotia (with Marlo Day)

    This Friday, join us to bid musician Adam Otmar Farewell to Nova Scotia, with special guest, Marlo Day! Tickets for $10 in advance or $15 at the door, available at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/adamotmar/2301329! When: Friday, September 11th 2026 @ 6:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax

  • Live Music: Paige Ballagh & Kale Penny!

    This Wednesday, join us for Stratford-based folk musicians, Paige Ballagh & Kale Penny, visiting on their Maritime tour! Ontario-born singer, songwriter, and poet Paige Ballagh performs original folk-pop rooted in storytelling, warmth, and melodic ease. Joined by her multi-instrumentalist brother Mike Ballagh and her husband, CFMA-winning guitarist Kyle Waymouth, she delivers an inviting, grounded live […]

  • Poetry Night! Jaime Forsythe, Conyer Clayton, and Lisa Richter!

    Join three Canadian poets – from Toronto, Ottawa, and Halifax – for readings from their recently released collections. All are welcome. Books for sale by King’s Co-op Bookstore. When: Friday, October 9th, 2026 @ 7pm Where: Trident Café & Booksellers, 1256 Hollis St, Halifax Lisa Richter is a Toronto-based poet, writer, and educator. She is […]

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