Welcome to our events page. We hope to see you soon!

  • 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 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 […]

  • 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

  • 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 stories that unnerve and unsettle. When: Monday, October 6th 2025 @ 7pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St, Halifax

  • 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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