What we’re about
The focus of ‘Ladies Who Adore Vintage’ is to explore the most interesting “vintage” venues in greater LA— offering both education as well as socialization. A great opportunity to make like-minded friends who have a true love and appreciation for “vintage”. Venues are thoroughly researched and fully described with historical facts. Vintage photos when available are always included of these iconic venues. If you adore vintage you will thoroughly enjoy all the ‘vintage’ events this Meetup group offers! Ladies Who Adore Vintage is best described as a unique “specialty” Meetup Group.
This group is for ladies who enjoy High Teas and Brunch.
High tea should be called afternoon tea, technically and historically speaking. Traditionally, high tea was a working-class meal served on a high table at the end of the workday, shortly after 5 p.m., and included heavy foods. Outside of the U.K., many people refer to afternoon tea as "high tea." So, let's stick with the incorrect phrase "high tea" for now, so that most people here in the U.S. will understand.
🧇 Brunch lovers will see events take place on weekend mornings.
👩🏼🦰 Those who want to host an event or have ideas, feel free to let the Organizer know.
If your plans change, please cancel and RSVP as "Not Going" at least 24 hours (1 day) before the event. Failure to do so will result in a no-show. 3 no-shows will ban you from the group 🚫. If there is an emergency, please contact me.
Yes, it actually costs the Organizers money to keep this group open. Meetup is technically NOT free for the group Organizers 😐.
“Vintage Dollz” have a true appreciation for all-things-vintage! This includes: historical architecture, historical restaurants and bar venues, High Tea, classic films at historical theatres, classic car shows, vintage shopping for clothing, accessories, vintage collectibles and decor (flea markets). Other vintage-inspired events include historical tours and vintage dance & music venues. We periodically have monthly event series, such as: exploring vintage diners, delis, Tiki bars, iconic dive-bars and other specific theme events.
Please feel free to drop us a message if you have any vintage-inspired event suggestions. We would love to hear from you!
Make new friends and become part of our fun-spirited community of “Vintage Dollz” who adore vintage!
Welcome to the group!
—Michelle & Lorena
No-shows and Last-minute cancellations put our ability to book terrific venues at risk! Your event organizers and fellow members will appreciate your courtesy especially when there's a wait list and they hope to join!
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NOTIFICATIONS:
For the ability to communicate with you your EMAIL UPDATES and NOTIFICATIONS must be turned on in SETTINGS both on your computer and phone app. Without notifications you will miss out on newly posted events, but more importantly you will miss out on schedule changes. Important updates can include, time and meetup location changes, a rescheduled event date, and in some remote cases an event cancellation.
CHANGING YOUR SETTINGS
For instructions on how to change your settings, go to the Ladies Who Adore Vintage HOME page. Click on MORE (under the portal photo), then click on MESSAGE BOARD. Select "Email and notification settings." Make certain you've checked all the boxes and allow us to email and notify you.
Please note: the Message Board is available on the Web Application, but not on the Mobile App.
To edit settings on the MOBILE APP, go to your profile icon (bottom right corner), then go to the 3 dots icon (upper right corner). Select "Push notifications", then select "Change email updates." Make certain all options are GREEN.
If you have and further questions please send me a direct message.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Vintage Diners: Mary’s Canyon Café & Beautiful Stroll Exploring Sierra MadreStarbucks, Sierra Madre, CA$3.00
Come join us for a very special addition to our Vintage Diners & Delis Series! This hidden gem is so special!
🔺PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS BELOW CAREFULLY. WE ARE CARPOOLING FROM SIERRA MADRE VILLAGE TO MARY’S MARKET DINER IN THE LOWER CANYON. IT’S A BIT TRICKY TO FIND AND PARKING IS V-E-R-Y LIMITED IN THE CANYON. THIS EVENT IS BOTH A CANYON DISCOVERY & VILLAGE CRAWL. STAY AS LONG AS YOU LIKE AFTER OUR VISIT TO MARY’S CANYON CAFÉ.
🐶Dog friendly event! Not only will you love this event your dog will ❤️ the Canyon too!!
WE WILL TAKE A SHORT & VERY EASY NATURE WALK IN THE LOWER CANYON AFTER MARY’S. THE NARROW ROADS ARE TREE-LINED AND SHADY. IT’S A GORGEOUS WALK.
I’m attaching the best video I found online which is by a realtor who shows a home for sale (skip that part & ads). He covers Sierra Madre Village very well and then navigates to Mary’s Market Café which is hidden in the Canyon. It will give you a really good idea how to find it. We will carpool and follow each other there. See photos in the Gallery I took of the Canyon during my test-run visit. You’ll get a clear idea how lovely and scenic it is.
Sierra Madre Realtor Tour
https://youtu.be/4wMj83BRYYQ?si=AsHcdTh6_QjQen1CYour $3 Meetup contribution (made within 24-hours or replaced) helps defray the annual cost to host Meetup events. Thank you for your support!!
NOTIFICATIONS-ON ARE REQUIRED
It is YOUR responsibility to be aware if you were moved off the waitlist. If there is a cancellation and you are moved-up you will be given 24-hrs for payment.WHERE TO MEET
Meet in the Sierra Madre Village in front of Starbucks where the benches are. There’s a very tall bell tower nearby. See first two photos as landmark meeting point. Canyon & Village photos follow.I simply can’t believe I previously missed this hidden gem and canyon neighborhood even though I previously organized two High Tea events and a historic jam factory tour just one mile down the road from here. I’m super excited of my recent discovery and can’t wait to share this hidden gem with you!
MARY’S MARKET CAFÉ & THE SURROUNDING LOWER CANYON NEIGHBORHOOD IS RUSTIC CHARM O-V-E-R-L-O-A-D!! You’re going to feel far removed from the hustle bustle of L.A. just 30 minutes away. You’ll be transported to a small mountain community surrounded by trees, lush greenery, a stream from the mountains and water damn, several mini pedestrian bridges, and most of all the tranquility of nature with the sounds of many wild bird species singing in the canopy of the trees. I did a full scouting test-run a month ago. I absolutely fell in love with the rustic charm of this majestic canyon. It was a day of rejuvenation and soul cleansing. The beauty of nature awaits you!!
MARY’S MARKET CANYON CAFE
Mary’s Market has been a fixture of the sleepy canyon community for a century.Sierra Madre is a small and quiet suburb in the San Gabriel Valley with a handful of nature sights and long-running local businesses. In the northwest corner of town, just past the mouth of the Mount Wilson Trail, visitors can discover the confluence by visiting Mary’s Market, a 100-year-old cottage-sized diner tucked away in the wooded part of town that locals call the Canyon.
Mary’s Market isn’t easily spottable for newcomers: The only signs directing visitors to the eatery are stones painted with its name and an arrow placed on street corners in the Canyon. Similar painted stones can be found on lawns throughout Sierra Madre as a testament to the local support for this institution.
The interior of the cottage is eclectic and rustic, with white walls covered in vintage signage gifted by regulars, as well as framed copies of archived photographs of the Canyon. On the menu is quintessential American fare that feels right at home in a spot like this: waffles and bacon, sandwiches of many varieties, lox and bagels, eggs Benedict with salmon, and a display case of fresh pastries.
NOTE: Mary’s has a 4.7 Yelp Rating. During my visit I personally found my breakfast choice average good. But the charm more than made up for it. The rustic 100+ year old cottage and the surrounding wooded area exudes with canyon charm. And that’s all that matters trust me once you’re there. If you choose not to have a full breakfast/lunch at Mary’s you’ll have plenty of other terrific choices a little later as we return to the Village and do our Village Crawl.
ABOUT THE CANYON
Time goes by at a more lackadaisical pace in the Canyon, which feels more like a Big Sur campsite than part of a suburb. A stream runs behind Mary’s Market, and just past an elevated platform across the street — tables, chairs, and benches await diners in the spotted sunlight. Families of bears ramble through the narrow streets at any time of day. Neighbors’ tight lawns are adorned with colorful trinkets and statues — one lawn even displays replicas of pods from the original Invasion of the Body Snatchers, which was filmed in town in 1956. There’s even word on the internet that Jimi Hendrix visited Mary’s Market while he was in Los Angeles.The Canyon began its development in the early 1900s as an idyllic getaway for those who rode the Red Car line and wanted to escape city life for a couple of days. Carter’s Camp — established in 1908 by Arthur Carter, the son of the town’s founder Nathaniel C. Carter — operated in the area where Mary’s Market stands today. The camp, which attracted Angelenos and San Franciscans alike, featured tent cabins, hiking parties, tennis games, a dance hall, an open-air cafeteria, and a freshwater pool located just feet away from the cottage that now houses Mary’s Market.
In 1922, Mary’s Market opened as Spartan’s Meat and Grocery, serving the Canyon under that name for four decades until Irish-born Mary Perkins bought the business in 1966. Perkins, who was born in County Tipperary, moved to Sierra Madre with her family in 1936. After acquiring the store, she became known to locals as the “Mother of the Canyon” due to her generosity; hippies who made their way through the Canyon and up to the market for food and beer often left without paying a cent.
The business has changed hands multiple times throughout the decades, while customers began regularly paying for their meals. Other than some minor interior tweaks, including the addition of a counter and swivel stools courtesy of the film Drowning Mona, which was shot at the market, little has changed in the intervening century. Mary’s current co-owners, Morrison and Jenny Kay, bought the market in 2017 after being longtime employees. They say that the best part about working there is being a part of the Canyon, which they agree is “magical.” And I feel the exact way too!!
SIERRA MADRE VILLAGE
The Village is lined with umbrellaed tables, coffee shops, restaurants, an ice cream shop, a pub, a great liquor store with wine tasting room, boutiques and on a side street a cozy microbrewery. At the base of the San Gabriel Mountains below Angeles National Forest, this small town 3 square miles in size and shaded with old-growth trees, peaceful landscapes, history and period architecture looks like it’s right out of New England.VILLAGE EATERIES:
- Monsieur Crêpe Café
- Lucky Baldwin’s Pub
- Casa Del Rey
- Emmi’s
- Perry’s Joint
- Lemón Zëst
- The Only Place in Town
- Syndicate Coffee & Bakery
- Poppy Cake Baking Company
- Wisteria (open only for dinner)
MEETUP POLICY 🔺 No drop-ins. RSVP Meetup members only 🔺 3 under 24-hr cancellations/3-months out 🔺 3 failures to pay (fee events)/6-months out 🔺 2 no-shows/1-year out 🔺Excessive cancelations perm.
- Super fun “Vintage” Event: Pasadena Heritage Bridge PartyPasadena Historical Bridge , Pasadena , CA
Take a look 👁️
https://youtu.be/OU1PfTrj50M?si=1T4EwwXR3Lwj_xsqFor those who enjoy learning about the historical and unique places we visit videos and/or photos are added to enhance your Meetup Experience.
About the Historic Colorado Bridge (very informative video)
https://youtu.be/6j8bYZtaSbw?si=gLmoaS51OLZ1D5vyPart 1: Optional dinner PRIOR to the Pasadena Bridge Party at Little Beast in Eagle Rock (5 min drive down the road). The Bridge Party will be packed! This is our time to share meaningful time together first. See separate post.
Summer is here! Time to get the “par-tay” started!! This event is perfect for our fun filled “Vintage” evening; reason why I selected the perfect Craftsman bungalow for our dining venue. There will be plenty of food truck vendors at the Bridge Party for additional snacks. Keep in mind festival food is generally steep.
WHAT IS THE BRIDGE PARTY?
Hosted by Pasadena Heritage, the Bridge Party is a lively community celebration on the historic Colorado Street Bridge. The event raises awareness and funds to support ongoing preservation of the Bridge and other historic landmarks championed by Pasadena Heritage.LOCATION: Defenders Park
Corner of Orange Grove and Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91105WHERE ARE THE ENTRANCES?
There are three entrances to the event: South Orange Grove at Colorado Boulevard is the main entrance, the far west end of the Bridge for those coming from that direction, and the north end cul-de-sac of South Grand Avenue. Only those with tickets, vendors and volunteers may enter at South Grand.2025 Pasadena Heritage Bridge Party
Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.🛑NOTE: As a group most of us will be arriving after dinner from the Little Beast at approximately 7 PM. Please be certain to have your NOTIFICATIONS-ON. I will be posting our location once we arrive. We will most likely be entering from the far west end closer to Eagle Rock.
2025 PASADENA HERITAGE BRIDGE PARTY
▪️Live music from Mercy & the Merkettes, 63 Degrees, the Terry Kilgore Band, Tenscore, and more favorite bands taking to the stages.
▪️Dancing
▪️Vintage & rare cars
▪️Children’s activities
▪️Festive foods from local favorites like All India Café, Dog Haus, FriedOut Truck, Cakes by Chante, Dina Dumplings, Pam’s Sweet Shack, Robyn’s BBQ, Shake Shack, Temaki Time, and Yuca’s restaurant.
▪️Craft beers from Craftsman Brewing and Cervecería Del Pueblo; specialty cocktails, hand-picked wine varietals, and so much more!The Bridge Party was first launched in 1978. The beloved Pasadena tradition celebrates the historic Colorado Street Bridge and Pasadena Heritage’s ongoing efforts to preserve it. Held only every other year (don’t miss out) the event brings the community together for an unforgettable evening of history and local pride.
Join Pasadena Heritage for a one-of-a-kind opportunity to stroll along the Historic Colorado Street Bridge in celebration of one of Pasadena's magnificent monuments with a fun-filled night over the Arroyo Seco.
HOW MUCH DO TICKETS COST? ARE THERE ANY DISCOUNTS?
Discounts will be available for Pre-Sale and Members. Pre-Sale: $30 for Members and $35 for Non-members - June 1 – Friday, July 18, 11:59 p.m. Day of: All tickets will be $40.00. Kids: Children 12 and under are free.
https://www.visitpasadena.com/events/pasadena-heritage-bridge-party/Buy in advance and save!
MEMBERS of Pasadena Heritage receive an additional discount. JOIN TODAY! https://www.pasadenaheritage.org/membership🔺THIS IS A NO CASH EVENT.
🔺ALL ADMISSION AND ACTIVITY TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS.PARKING
- Free Street Parking: Available on South Grand Ave., South Orange Grove Ave., and side streets, but be mindful of "No Parking" signs.
- Maranatha High School Parking: Located at 169 S St. John Ave.
- Doheny Eye Institute Parking: Located at 150 N Orange Grove Blvd., enter via Kensington Pl.
- Elks Lodge Parking: Located at the corner of Orange Grove Blvd. and Green St, enter from Green St, for a flat fee of $20.
- Old Pasadena Parking: Flat rate parking is available after 5:00 p.m. with a free Pasadena Transit Bus circulating to the Bridge Party Stop.
Other Parking Information:
- Desiderio Neighborhood Park:
Located under the Colorado Street Bridge at Arroyo and Colorado Boulevard, this park has a parking lot with 10 regular spaces and 1 ADA space, according to the City of Pasadena. - Colorado Street Bridge (General):
California Through My Lens recommends parking near the cul-de-sac at Green St and Grand Ave, and walking to the bridge.
