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New Poetry from Brian Bartlett, John Wall Barger, and Ian LeTourneau!

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, […]

Learn to Knit @ Trident! (Day Two)

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 […]

Live Music w/ Meir Betzalel!

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

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!

Live Music! Matelyn Levy

This Thursday, we've got indie songwriter Matelyn Levy! Cover is PWYC ($10 recommended) with all proceeds going to the artist! When: Thursday, July 3rd @ 6:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe Halifax, 1256 Hollis St. Cost: PWYC, $10 recommended

Poetry Night with the Egg Poets Collective!

On July 9th, join us for readings from visiting poets The Egg Poets Collective -- Ambrose Albert, Spencer Folkins, Jamie Kitts, and Emma Rhodes! They'll be coming down from their writing residency at Jampolis Cottage for an evening of reading, discussion, and books! When: Wednesday, July 9th @ 7pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe Halifax, […]

Live music: Kam & Shanny w/ Ash Jansen!

Join us for the return of local indie folk due, Shannon and Kam! They'll be onstage from 6:30-8:30pm after a super sweet intro set from our own Ash Jansen! When: Thursday, July 10th 2025 @ 6:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Cost: PWYC ($10 recommended!)

Halifax Magic Club Presents: The Up Close Cabaret

Join us for an intimate evening of tricks and marvels from some of Halifax's top stage magicians! Tickets are $10 each, available at Eventbrite! Book soon, as this show always sells out! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/up-close-magic-cabaret-at-the-trident-live-halifax-magic-club-show-tickets-1464435468909 When: Thursday, July 17th 2025 @ 7:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. How Much: $10

Live Music: The Johnsons!

This Thursday, we've got father and son folk duo, The Johnsons! Cover is PWYC ($10 recommended) with all proceeds going to the artist! When: Thursday, July 24th @ 6:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe Halifax, 1256 Hollis St. Cost: PWYC, $10 recommended

Live Music: The Chris O’Hara Trio!

Join us to welcome The Chris O'Hara jazz Trio to their first Trident show! Cover is PWYC ($10 recommended) and the jazz starts at 6:30pm! When: Thursday, July 31st @ 6:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe Halifax, 1256 Hollis St. Cost: PWYC!

Live Music! Wild Blue Rose w/ Darrel Cameron

This Thursday, join singer-songwriters Wild Blue Rose & Darrel Cameron! The set will begin at 6:30 and cover is PWYC, $10 suggested! When: Thursday, August 7th 2025 @ 6:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe Halifax, 1256 Hollis St.

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