A Massachusetts bar that drew international attention following a dispute over its Covid face-covering policy has announced that it is preparing to close.

The Last Ditch, located in downtown Greenfield, posted a message on its Instagram page saying that the business required “new owners ASAP.”

The post announced that the venue was “SOFT CLOSING effective immediately, all BOOKED events will CONTINUE, otherwise we are CLOSED,” adding, “Love and solidarity to all.”

Several scheduled events remain on the calendar for this week, including karaoke and an open mic night, according to the post.

The venue was established in 2025 by three housemates — Asa Rosario, Jackie Matellian and Sage Territo — to address a void left by the recent closures of two other local queer establishments.…