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Vulgar History Live!

Join host Ann Foster for a live episode of her feminist history podcast, Vulgar History! Ann will be sharing the story of Anna Leonowens, who helped found NSCAD. Leonowens was […]

Live Music: Noel Taussig Unplugged!

Welcome back once again to the fantastic Noel Taussig of the Bear Bones Blues Band! Cover is PWYC ($10 recommended) with all proceeds going to the artist! When: Thursday, September […]

Music! Michael Butz Live!

This Thursday, September 11th 2025, join us for live music from singer/songwriter Michael Butz! Set starts at 6:30pm, with a PWYC cover ($10 suggested). When: Thursday, September 11th 2025 @ […]

Bonus Music Night! Bluette w/ Sparrow!

This Wednesday, join us for a performance from Trident's own singer/songwriter, Bluette, joined by Sparrow! Show starts at 7pm, but the cafe is open all night. We recommend a $10 […]

Live music! Bill Travis/Mushkat

This Thursday's live performance brings indie folk artist, Mushkat (Bill Travis), back to the Trident! Come down and enjoy a drink, a snack, and some live music from 6:30-8:30pm on […]

Brandon Lorimer’s “Entropic Anthropic” Book Bash!

This Saturday night, join us in celebrating Brandon Lorimer's debut novel, Entropic Anthropic! When: Saturday, September 20th 2025 @ 7pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax

The 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! Book your tickets in advance via Eventbrite! These events do tend to sell out, so book early! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/up-close-magic-cabaret-at-the-trident-live-halifax-magic-club-show-tickets-1596799092069 When: Thursday, September 25th 2025 @ 7:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. How Much: $10

Launch: Renée Belliveau’s A Sense of Things Beyond!

We're thrilled to welcome Renée Belliveau for the Halifax launch of her new book, A Sense of Things Beyond, from Nimbus Press! Starting at 7pm, we'll be having a reading, a Q&A, and the books for sale & signature! When: Friday, September 26th 2025 @ 7pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St, Halifax

Live Music! Meir Betzalel & Friends!

This Thursday, we've got indie songwriter Meir Betzalel! Cover is PWYC ($10 recommended) with all proceeds going to the artist! When: Thursday, October 2nd @ 6:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax Cover: PWYC, $10 suggested

Author Reading: Elliott Gish & David Demchuk

Join Canadian horror writers Elliott Gish & David Demchuk as they read from their works and discus their writing journeys, queer perspectives in horror, and why Canadians are hungry for […]

Askance Publishing Author Spotlight!

Join us for a spotlight on three of Askance Publishing's authors: Sheila Graham-Smith, Shelagh Meagher, and DJ Wiseman. Reading, panel discussion, and books, books, books! Check them out below: if, […]

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