About
Berlin programs a wide range of jazz, electronic, and experimental music in an elegant, cozy space.
We are inspired by the sacred and the subterranean; the fascinating and the funky.
Stop by for a show that could only happen here.
No reservations needed or accepted, with the exception of ticketed shows. Check the calendar for daily details.
Berlin is open 6 nights a week from
4pm-12am (4pm-1am on Friday and Saturday).
Closed Tuesdays.
our team
CULINARY DIRECTORJamie Malone
Jamie’s life has always revolved around food. She grew up cooking and baking bread with her dad in St. Paul, MN. She has traveled extensively through Europe and Asia studying cuisines. In 2017, Jamie opened her first restaurant, Grand Café, which was a semifinalist for the James Beard Award Foundation’s 2018 Best New Restaurant award. Grand Café was also named Food & Wine magazine’s Best New Restaurant. Jamie is a four-time nominee for the James Beard Award Foundation’s Best Chef Midwest award. Recently, Malone created Paris Dining Club, a luxe meal delivery service and private event studio in the North Loop. You can find Jamie hosting events at Paris Dining Club and creating new experiences for people who love food.
Chef de CuisineNathaniel Hodne
When Nathaniel was deciding where to attend culinary school, the unique music scene of the Twin Cities ultimately made him choose to start his career here in 2010. Nathaniel worked for a few of the most highly regarded fine dining establishments of St. Paul and Minneapolis before departing for the Pacific Northwest in 2019. He returned to Minneapolis after the pandemic because of his deep appreciation for the community and culture of the Twin Cities’ hospitality industry. Nathaniel is excited to be part of Berlin’s leadership team because of its goal to provide an inviting space for everyone to enjoy live performances.
general managerJenna Schmidt
Born and raised in Minnesota, Jenna fell in love with the distinct style of hospitality that makes this state feel like home. Her background across roles in the industry informs her personal style of service and the way she adapts to guests from all walks of life. She loves the way music can shift the course of an evening or even a whole perspective, and she is excited at the prospect of providing a comfortable space for the exploration of music in this community.
Music Programming Manager Cecilia Johnson
Cecilia is an award-winning culture journalist who has written for Minnesota Public Radio’s The Current, Eater, Primetimer, Heavy Table, Springboard for the Arts, Racket, and beyond. She’s also a longtime restaurant worker, having tended bar and/or served in some of the finest establishments in town. Cecilia looks forward to booking everything from American jazz to German downtempo to South African amapiano.
BEVERAGE Program LEadCole Weiland
For over 15 years, Collin "Cole" Weiland has been on a mission to create and contribute to the beautiful growing and expansive bar and music culture within the Twin Cities. His tireless ambition to make service hospitable and timeless, whether it be behind a bar, on a stage, in a studio, or beside a stage in the milieu of great minds these Twin Cities and beyond have to offer.
ProprietorRich Henriksen
Rich Henriksen had long dreamed about owning a music bar before Berlin became a reality. His upbringing in a large, hospitable, and musical family laid the foundation for his lifelong loves of music and bringing people together. Rich is also the CEO of Nokomis Health—a position he calls his “day job”—and the music director at a local church. He can be spotted most often with his beloved 15-year-old Pomeranian, Honey. He is grateful to offer Berlin as a place for the community to gather and experience hospitality, connection, and music.