Adobe Books Hosts Closing Party, but Reopening Soon

Despite petitions, protests and other community efforts to save Adobe Books, San Francisco, Calif., last Saturday was closing day at the 3166 16th St. location it had occupied since 1988, Racked SF reported, adding that "longtime fans and customers commemorated the sad occasion with a party." The sadness is tempered by the news that in April, Adobe's cooperative group signed a lease for its new space at 3130 24th St., where the new Adobe Books and Arts Cooperative will be located.

Photos from Saturday's closing party are posted on Adobe's Facebook page, along with a hopeful message: "Thank you to everyone who came out Saturday night to bid farewell to the 16th street Adobe Books. Beautiful night with lots of music and friends, celebrating 25 years on 16th with the one and only Andrew McKinley. We are looking forward to our new home on 24th street, which opens on July 1st, with a Grand Opening party on July 13th. See you soon!"