# Axis Nightclub

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Gay bar and nightclub in Columbus, Ohio, U.S.

Axis Nightclub Signage Interactive map of Axis Nightclub Address 775 North High Street Location Columbus, Ohio, U.S. Type Gay bar

**Axis Nightclub** is a [gay bar](/source/Gay_bar) and nightclub in [The Short North](/source/The_Short_North), [Columbus, Ohio](/source/Columbus%2C_Ohio).

## Description

[Nina West](/source/Nina_West) performing in her annual Halloween show at Axis, 2018

The multi-level dance club[1] has hosted drag acts and competitions ("So You Think You Can Drag?"),[2][3][4] including Miss Gay Heart of America[5] and performances by *[RuPaul's Drag Race](/source/RuPaul's_Drag_Race)* contestants [Alaska Thunderfuck](/source/Alaska_Thunderfuck), [Asia O'Hara](/source/Asia_O'Hara),[6] [BenDeLaCreme](/source/BenDeLaCreme), [Bianca Del Rio](/source/Bianca_Del_Rio), [Sasha Velour](/source/Sasha_Velour), [Shangela](/source/Shangela), and [Yuhua Hamasaki](/source/Yuhua_Hamasaki),[7][8] among others.[9] Local drag queen [Nina West](/source/Nina_West) hosts the show "Heels of Horror" annually,[10][11] as well as drag competitions.[12]

Rajesh Lahoti is an owner of the bar.[13][14][15]

Axis has been described at Columbus' most popular gay bar. In 2001, the bar's general manager estimated that 20 to 25 percent of clientele were [Ohio State University](/source/Ohio_State_University) students.[16] In 2014, Axis' fifth annual "Night of 100 Drag Queens" reportedly broke the record for the largest drag show, with 55 participants, who performed to "[It's Raining Men](/source/It's_Raining_Men)".[17] Also in 2014, Axis hosted the inaugural Shooting Star Awards, and won the award for Best Nightclub.[18] The nightclub hosted Miss Gay USofA at Large in 2016.[19]

## Reception

Shawnie Kelley, author of *Insiders' Guide to Columbus, Ohio* (2003), said the bar "is becoming a staple of Columbus nightlife for gay and straight, men and women alike".[20]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Cleveland's gay bars evolve in age of greater tolerance"](https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2017/03/clevelands_gay_bars_evolve_in.html). *Cleveland.com*. 28 March 2017. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20181022232451/https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2017/03/clevelands_gay_bars_evolve_in.html) from the original on 22 October 2018. Retrieved 22 October 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Wagner, Mike. ["Gay-rights advocate Nina West has long used drag-queen act to raise money for charities"](https://www.dispatch.com/news/20180128/gay-rights-advocate-nina-west-has-long-used-drag-queen-act-to-raise-money-for-charities). *Dispatch.com*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20181022232515/https://www.dispatch.com/news/20180128/gay-rights-advocate-nina-west-has-long-used-drag-queen-act-to-raise-money-for-charities) from the original on 22 October 2018. Retrieved 22 October 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Photos: Weekends events for Columbus and central Ohio, September 21–23"](https://www.dispatch.com/photogallery/OH/20180920/PHOTOGALLERY/920009998/PH/1). *Dispatchc.om*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20181022232502/https://www.dispatch.com/photogallery/OH/20180920/PHOTOGALLERY/920009998/PH/1) from the original on 22 October 2018. Retrieved 22 October 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Thompson, Erica. ["Community feature: Local to compete in Miss Gay America pageant"](http://www.columbusalive.com/entertainment/20170927/community-feature-local-to-compete-in-miss-gay-america-pageant). *Columbusalive.com*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20181022232630/http://www.columbusalive.com/entertainment/20170927/community-feature-local-to-compete-in-miss-gay-america-pageant) from the original on 22 October 2018. Retrieved 22 October 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Annual Miss Gay Heart of America Pageant Hits Axis This Weekend"](https://www.columbusunderground.com/annual-miss-gay-heart-of-america-pageant-hits-axis-this-weekend-gf1). *Columbusunderground.com*. 4 March 2017. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20181022193506/https://www.columbusunderground.com/annual-miss-gay-heart-of-america-pageant-hits-axis-this-weekend-gf1) from the original on 22 October 2018. Retrieved 22 October 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["White Party with Asia O'Hara of RPDR 10"](https://www.columbusunderground.com/event/white-party-with-asia-ohara-of-rpdr-10). *Columbusunderground.com*. 22 May 2018. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20181022200536/https://www.columbusunderground.com/event/white-party-with-asia-ohara-of-rpdr-10) from the original on 22 October 2018. Retrieved 22 October 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["BAR BATTLE: Axis VS Union Café"](http://1870mag.com/bar-battle-axis-vs-union-cafe/). *1870 Mag*. 2018-06-04. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20181209124439/http://1870mag.com/bar-battle-axis-vs-union-cafe/) from the original on 2018-12-09. Retrieved 2018-12-09.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10 Contestant to Perform at Axis"](https://www.columbusunderground.com/rupauls-drag-race-season-10-contestant-to-perform-at-axis-tm1). *Columbusunderground.com*. 2 May 2018. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20181022193508/https://www.columbusunderground.com/rupauls-drag-race-season-10-contestant-to-perform-at-axis-tm1) from the original on 22 October 2018. Retrieved 22 October 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Three cheers for Columbus"](http://inmagazine.ca/2014/06/three-cheers-for-columbus/). *IN Magazine*. 2014-06-20. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20181209124139/http://inmagazine.ca/2014/06/three-cheers-for-columbus/) from the original on 2018-12-09. Retrieved 2018-12-09.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Review: Heels of Horror combines pop culture, Halloween"](https://www.thelantern.com/2013/10/review-heels-horror-combines-pop-culture-halloween/). *Thelatern.com*. 21 October 2013. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20181022232556/https://www.thelantern.com/2013/10/review-heels-horror-combines-pop-culture-halloween/) from the original on 22 October 2018. Retrieved 22 October 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Mega Weekend Fall 2016 – Vol. 5"](https://www.columbusunderground.com/mega-weekend-fall-2016-vol-5-top-things-to-do-columbus). *Columbusunderground.com*. 20 October 2016. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20181022200547/https://www.columbusunderground.com/mega-weekend-fall-2016-vol-5-top-things-to-do-columbus) from the original on 22 October 2018. Retrieved 22 October 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** Harriman, Katie (25 February 2012). ["King trumps queens in Axis drag search"](https://www.thelantern.com/2012/02/king-trumps-queens-in-axis-drag-search/). *The Lantern*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20181215121845/https://www.thelantern.com/2012/02/king-trumps-queens-in-axis-drag-search/) from the original on 2018-12-15. Retrieved 2018-12-14.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["The Fallen Kings of the Short North"](http://www.columbusmonthly.com/article/20140206/NEWS/302069420). *Columbus Monthly*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20181209165144/http://www.columbusmonthly.com/article/20140206/NEWS/302069420) from the original on 2018-12-09. Retrieved 2018-12-09.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["C Magazine / columbusmag.com"](http://columbusmag.com/section-suitless-article.php?id=390). *columbusmag.com*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160503060645/http://columbusmag.com/section-suitless-article.php?id=390) from the original on 2016-05-03. Retrieved 2018-12-09.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** Lahoti, Rajesh. ["A statement from Union/Axis founder Rajesh Lahoti"](http://www.columbusalive.com/entertainment/20170614/statement-from-unionaxis-founder-rajesh-lahoti). *Columbus Alive*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20181209123609/http://www.columbusalive.com/entertainment/20170614/statement-from-unionaxis-founder-rajesh-lahoti) from the original on 2018-12-09. Retrieved 2018-12-09.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** Gehrig, Mike (23 April 2001). ["Columbus dance clubs attract world's top DJs"](https://www.thelantern.com/2001/04/columbus-dance-clubs-attract-worlds-top-djs/). *The Lantern*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20181216032602/https://www.thelantern.com/2001/04/columbus-dance-clubs-attract-worlds-top-djs/) from the original on 2018-12-16. Retrieved 2018-12-14.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** Allen, Timothy (2014-07-30). ["Columbus Nightclub Breaks Record For World's Largest Drag Show"](https://www.queerty.com/columbus-nightclub-breaks-record-worlds-largest-drag-show-20140730). *www.queerty.com*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20181216073717/https://www.queerty.com/columbus-nightclub-breaks-record-worlds-largest-drag-show-20140730) from the original on 2018-12-16. Retrieved 2018-12-14.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** Allen, Timothy (2014-07-29). ["Award Winners and Exclusive Photos from the First Ever Shooting Star Awards"](https://www.queerty.com/award-winners-exclusive-photos-first-ever-shooting-star-awards-20140729). *www.queerty.com*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20181216031714/https://www.queerty.com/award-winners-exclusive-photos-first-ever-shooting-star-awards-20140729) from the original on 2018-12-16. Retrieved 2018-12-14.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** Burk, Scott (2016-11-01). ["Miss Gay USofA at Large 2016 Recap"](https://usofa.org/miss-gay-usofa-large-2016-recap/). *USofA Pageants LLC*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20181216033917/https://usofa.org/miss-gay-usofa-large-2016-recap/) from the original on 2018-12-16. Retrieved 2018-12-14.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Kelley_20-0)** Kelley, Shawnie (July 1, 2008). [*Insiders' Guide to Columbus, Ohio*](https://books.google.com/books?id=Mre1DQAAQBAJ&pg=PA104). Rowman & Littlefield. p. 104. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [9781461746881](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/9781461746881). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20211203174403/https://books.google.com/books?id=Mre1DQAAQBAJ&pg=PA104) from the original on December 3, 2021. Retrieved December 8, 2018.

## External links

- [LGBTQ portal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:LGBTQ)
- [Ohio portal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Ohio)

- Media related to [Axis Nightclub](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Axis_Nightclub) at Wikimedia Commons

- [Axis Nightclub](http://shortnorth.org/businesses/axis-nightclub/) at Short North Arts District

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