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  • Chris & Susie G Music Live!

    This Thursday, we have Chris & Susie G, a man & wife acoustic duo hailing from Halifax NS. They both play acoustic guitars, write songs, perform a mix of covers layered with harmonica & vocal harmonies to entertain & engage their audiences. They play a mix of folk, blues, country, originals & classic rock tunes! […]

  • Panopticonned Theatre Presents: Beyond The Pages @ Halifax Fringe!

    We are delighted to host Panopticonned Theatre as part of the Halifax Fringe Festival! They will be performing their all-ages show, Beyond the Pages, twice per day for the duration of the festival. Full schedule and tickets can be found at the Halifax Fringe website! When: August 27th-31st 2025 Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe Halifax, […]

  • 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 famous for most of her life, but she never pubilcly revealed her true identity. Learn her whole story, Vulgar History style, in this live podcast […]

  • 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 4th @ 6:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe Halifax, 1256 Hollis St. Cost: PWYC, $10 recommended

  • Author Reading! I Remember Lights by Ben Ladouceur, w/ Jenny Haysom & Elliott Gish!

    Join us for the Halifax launch of Ottawa author Ben Ladouceur's I Remember Lights, from Book*hug press! He will be reading from the new book and joined by local legends Jenny Haysom (Keep) and Elliott Gish (Grey Dog)! When: Friday, September 5th 2025 @ 7pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax

  • 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 @ 6:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St, Halifax

  • 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 PWYC cover. When: Wednesday, September 17th 2025 @ 7pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax

  • 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 September 18th! Cover is Pay What You Can, $10 recommended, all of which goes to the artist. When: Thursday, September 18th 2025 @ 6:30pm Where: […]

  • 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

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