Amruta & Ankur Art Opening, w/ Live Music!
2025-03-06 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Halifax)
Join us for a celebration and exhibit of art from artists Amruta & Ankur, accompanied by live music inspired by the work by local artist, Sajal!
Tickets at the door $10 or Pay What You Can.
When: Thursday, March 6th 2025 @ 6:30pm
Where: Trident Halifax, 1256 Hollis St.

March is for Music! Becoming Pretty LIVE!
2025-03-13 18:30 - 20:30
Join us for a live performance from indie duo Becoming Pretty (Johanna Gibson and Ash Jansen!) Come down and enjoy a drink, a snack, and some live music from 6:30-8:30pm!
No cover! Big thanks to the Downtown Halifax Business Commission for helping to support March is for Music!
When: Thursday, March 13th 2025 @ 6:30pm
Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St.
Cost: FREE!

March is for Music! Noel Taussig & Iyla Sparrowhawk w/ Special Guests Shannon & Kam!
2025-03-20 18:30 - 20:30
Join us for a live performance from blues artist Noel Taussig and singer Iyla Sparrowhawk, with guests Shannon and Kam! Come down and enjoy a drink, a snack, and some live music from 6:30-8:30pm!
No cover! Big thanks to the Downtown Halifax Business Commission for helping to support March is for Music!
When: Thursday, March 20th 2025 @ 6:30pm
Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St.
Cost: FREE!

Workshop: How to Self-Edit Like an Editor w/ Molly Rookwood
2025-03-26 19:00 - 20:30
You’ve typed “The End,” you’re proud as hell, and suddenly it hits you: now you have to edit the damn thing. The revisions stage can be intimidating and frustrating for many writers, but it doesn’t have to be! Join Molly Rookwood, the owner of Rookwood Editing, to learn how you can use the tools of professional editors to gain much-needed distance from your story and break the revisions process into manageable steps.
Molly Rookwood will lead this workshop on self-editing on Wednesday, March 26th 2025 @ 7pm. In-person attendance at Trident Booksellers & Cafe (Halifax) includes coffee or tea, and a hybrid Meets option will be available. Sign up at Eventbrite.
Molly Rookwood is the owner of Rookwood Editing, providing content editing, copyediting, and Jewish sensitivity reading to self-publishing and querying fiction writers. She started her company after graduating from Toronto Metropolitan University’s publishing program, and she has served as a volunteer and/or co-chair of local, national, and international editing organizations. When she’s not editing, Molly teaches writing skills at the University of King’s College as the Foundation Year Program writing coach, and in her free time she writes romance novels about Jane Austen scholars falling in love. As an editor, Molly’s favourite genres to work with are science fiction, romance, and fantasy, and in her free time, Molly plays D&D, Frosthaven, and a whole bunch of video games.
Molly can be reached via email at molly@rookwoodediting.com or through her website at www.rookwoodediting.com

The Halifax Magic Club presents the Second Up Close Cabaret!
2025-03-27 19:30 - 20:30
TRIDENT
and
THE HALIFAX MAGIC CLUB
present
The Up Close Cabaret!
Join us for an intimate evening of tricks and marvels from some of Halifax’s top stage magicians!
For tickets, please visit Eventbrite!
When: Thursday, March 27th 2025 @ 7:30pm
Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St.
How Much: $10

Bill Travis/Mushkat Live at Trident!
2025-04-03 18:30 - 20:30
This Thursday’s live performance is indie folk artist, Mushkat (Bill Travis)! Come down and enjoy a drink, a snack, and some live music from 6:30-8:30pm on April 3rd!
Cover is Pay What You Can, $10 recommended, all of which goes to the artist.
When: Thursday, April 3rd 2025 @ 6:30pm
Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St.
Cost: PWYC/$10 recommended

Poetry @ Trident! Annick MacAskill, Clare Goulet, Anna Quon, and more!
2025-04-10 19:00 - 21:00
Join us on Thursday, April 10th for a packed evening of poetry readings for National Poetry Month!
Annick MacAskill
Anna Quon
Clare Goulet
Nanci Lee
Nolan Natasha
When: Thursday, April 10th @ 7pm
Where: Trident Halifax, 1256 Hollis St.

Futures of the Sun launch w/ Imre Szeman and Scott Stoneman
2025-04-17 18:00 - 20:00
Join Scott Stoneman of the Pretty Heady Stuff podcast in conversation with Imre Szeman in celebration of Szeman’s new book, Futures of the Sun!
When: Thursday, April 17th 2025 @ 6pm
Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St.

Music night: Kokomanti and the North Star, Elementals, ga & Abbey!
2025-04-24 18:30 - 20:30
Three bands, three sets! Tonight we have Kokomanti and the North Star, Elementals, ga & Abbey, featuring bluegrass folk artist Art Bouman and many more!
Cover is Pay What You Can, $10 recommended, all of which goes to the artists.
When: Thursday, April 24th 2025 @ 6:30pm
Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St.
Cost: PWYC/$10 recommended

Christine Wu & Jessica Bebenek Poetry Launch!
2025-04-25 19:00 - 20:30
Join us to launch Christine Wu and Jessica Bebenek as we launch their debut poetry collections, Familial Hungers and No One Knows Us There!
When: Friday, April 25th 2025 @ 7pm
Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St.

Canadian Independent Bookstore Day 2025
2025-04-26
Save the date! Canadian Independent Bookstore Day is April 26th 2025. Bookstores across Canada will be hosting special events, sales, and celebrations!

Book Launch: In Loving Riddles, the Poems of Joseph Sherman
2025-04-30 19:00 - 20:30
Join us for the launch of In Loving Riddles: the Poems of Joseph Sherman with editor Brian Bartlett. This reading will also be a discussion and retrospective of the work of late PEI poet, Joseph Sherman.
From seven collections of poetry by Joseph Sherman (1945-2006), his friend and fellow poet Brian Bartlett edited a selection published by Acorn Press in the fall of 2024. We welcome you to the first Nova Scotia celebration of this book. Bartlett will discuss and read from Sherman’s poetry. Note: friends of Joe’s from the local arts community, which Joe knew well as the inspired editor of ArtsAtlantic, are invited to read a favourite Sherman poem and say a few words about him.
Books to be sold by Kings Co-op Bookstore.
After his youth in Bridgewater and Sydney, Sherman lived in New Brunswick, where in 1970 he completed the first M.A. Creative Writing thesis at UNB. Then in Charlottetown he was a hardworking editor, beloved, gregarious man about town, and poet of great verbal vigour and wide-ranging empathy. His honours included the Royal Society of Canada Silver Medal, the Bliss Carman Award, the Henry Fuerstenberg Award and the Order of Canada.
When: Wednesday, April 30th 2025 @ 7pm
Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St.

Halifax Magic Club the Third! (Ticketed event - closed to the public)
2025-05-01 19:30 - 20:30
TRIDENT
and
THE HALIFAX MAGIC CLUB
present
The Up Close Cabaret!
Join us for an intimate evening of tricks and marvels from some of Halifax’s top stage magicians!
For tickets, please visit Eventbrite!
When: Thursday, May 1st 2025 @ 7:30pm
Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St.
How Much: $10

Jessi Maceachern Launches Cut Side Down!
2025-05-02 19:00 - 20:30
Join us on Friday, May 2nd 2025 for the launch of Jessi Maceachern’s new book, Cut Side Down, from Invisible Press! Maceachern and guest Sue Goyette will read from their newest works, answer questions, and sign books!
When: Friday, May 2nd 2025 @ 7pm
Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe Halifax, 1256 Hollis St.

New Poetry from Chim Undi & Kayla Czaga!
2025-05-04 19:00 - 21:00
Join us to celebrate new collections from poets Chim Undi and Kayla Czaga, both from Anansi Press!
Midway by Kayla Czaga
Scientific Marvel by Chim Undi
When: Sunday, May 4th @ 7pm
Where: Trident Halifax, 1256 Hollis St.

Luka/Lior Duo Jazz Night!
2025-05-08 18:30 - 20:30
Keyboard/bass jazz duo Luka/Lior will be here tonight for an evening of chill & improv. Cover is Pay What You Can, $10 recommended, all of which goes to the artists.
When: Thursday, May 8th 2025 @ 6:30pm
Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St.
Cost: PWYC/$10 recommended

Noel Taussig Live!
2025-05-15 18:30 - 20:30
Join us for a live performance from blues artist Noel Taussig of the Bear Bones Blues Band! Come down and enjoy a drink, a snack, and some live music from 6:30-8:30pm!
Cover is PWYC, $10 recommended, all proceeds going to the artist!
When: Thursday, May 15th 2025 @ 6:30pm
Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St.
Cost: PWYC, $10 recommended

Live Music: Freya Milliken w/ Seamus Dempster!
2025-05-22 18:30 - 20:30
Join us this Thursday for a set from folk artists Freya Milliken and Seamus Dempster! Come down and enjoy a drink, a snack, and some live music.
Cover is Pay What You Can, $10 recommended, all of which goes to the artists.
When: Thursday, May 22nd 2025 @ 6:30pm
Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St.
Cost: PWYC/$10 recommended

Closing Early for Private Event
2025-05-23 19:00 - 21:00
Trident Halifax will be closing at 7pm on Friday, May 23rd for a private event. Thanks for your patience!

Bill Travis/Mushkat Live!
2025-06-05 18:30 - 20:30
This Thursday’s live performance is indie folk artist, Mushkat (Bill Travis)! Come down and enjoy a drink, a snack, and some live music from 6:30-8:30pm on June 5th!
Cover is Pay What You Can, $10 recommended, all of which goes to the artist.
When: Thursday, June 5th 2025 @ 6:30pm
Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St.
Cost: PWYC/$10 recommended

Launch of Caroline Topperman's Your Roots Cast a Shadow!
2025-06-09 19:00 - 20:30
Join us for the launch of Caroline Topperman’s historical memoir, Your Roots Cast a Shadow, from HCI Books! We will have an author reading and discussion, Q&A, the books for sale and an opportunity to get them signed. As always, we will be offering our full array of treats, cafe drinks, and alcoholic drinks!
When: Monday, June 9th 2025 @ 7pm
Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe Halifax, 1256 Hollis St.

Launch of Iryn Tushabe's Everything Is Fine Here, feat. Francesca Ekwuyasi
2025-06-11 19:00 - 20:30
Join us for the Halifax launch of Iryn Tushabe’s debut novel, Everything Is Fine Here, from Anansi Press, joined by local superstar, Francesca Ekwuyasi! We will have an author reading, a Q&A, and books for sale & for signing c/o of the King’s Co-op Bookstore.
When: Wednesday, June 11th, 2025 @ 7pm
Where: Trident Halifax, 1256 Hollis St.

Mitchell McFadgen, Tyler McDonald, and Orion Leidl Wilson Trio!
2025-06-12 18:30 - 20:30
This Thursday, we’ve got the mixed musical stylings of trio Mitchell McFadgen, Tyler McDonald, and Orion Leidl Wilson! Cover is PWYC ($10 recommended) with all proceeds going to the artists!
When: Thursday, June 12th @ 6:30pm
Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe Halifax, 1256 Hollis ST.

Learn to Knit @ Trident! (Day One)
2025-06-16 18:30 - 20:30
Join Halifax Gals & Pals for this two-day knitting workshop! learn the basics on the first day, and complete a small project on the second. All materials included.
To sign up, DM @halifaxgalsandpals on Instagram! Spaces will be limited!
When: Monday, June 16th & 23rd 2025
Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax
Cost: $45 (includes materials)

Halifax Magic Club Presents: The Up Close Cabaret
2025-06-19 19:30 - 20:30
Join us for an intimate evening of tricks and marvels from some of Halifax’s top stage magicians!
Book your tickets now at Eventbrite!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/up-close-magic-cabaret-at-trident-booksellers-cafe-live-magic-show-tickets-1374873015199
When: Thursday, June 19th 2025 @ 7:30pm
Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St.
How Much: $10

New Poetry from Brian Bartlett, John Wall Barger, and Ian LeTourneau!
2025-06-20 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for a trio of new poetry launches! We have Brian Bartlett with his new collection, The Astonishing Room, from Frontenac House, Ian LeTourneau with Metadata from a Changing Climate from Gaspereau Press, and John Wall Barger with Smog Mother from Palimpsest Press.
When: Friday, June 20th @ 7pm
Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St.

Learn to Knit @ Trident! (Day Two)
2025-06-23 18:30 - 20:30

Poetry Night with Sheila Stewart, Lorri Neilson Glenn, and nancy viva davis halifax!
2025-06-24 19:00 - 20:00
Join poet Sheila Stewart for a launch of her latest collection, If I Write About Father, with guests Lorri Neilson Glenn and nancy viva davis halifax. We will have readings, Q&As, books for sale, and an opportunity to get them signed!
When: Tuesday, June 214th @ 7pm
Where: Trident Halifax, 1256 Hollis St.

Live Music w/ Meir Betzalel!
2025-06-26 19:30 - 20:30
This Thursday, we’ve got indie songwriter Meir Betzalel! Cover is PWYC ($10 recommended) with all proceeds going to the artist!
When: Thursday, June 26th @ 7:30pm
Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax
Cover: PWYC, $10 suggested

Closing Early on Canada Day
2025-07-01 08:00 - 17:00
Trident Halifax will be OPEN on Canada Day 2025, but we will be closing at 5pm instead of our usual 9pm. Holiday hours, as always, are updated on Google!
