Things to do in Philly this weekend – Phillies vs. Marlins, Chris Brown, Chinese Lantern Festival and more
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- It's another summer weekend in the city of Philadelphia and the streets are about to be bumping with music lovers, festival goers and sports fans.
The Phils are taking on the Marlins this weekend at Citizens Bank Park, but this won't be the only action in South Philly. Chris Brown is in town this weekend bringing The 11:11 Tour to the City of Brotherly Love. The energy continues to spread across the city to Franklin Square for the Chinese Lantern Festival, the Philly Indie Book Fair in West Philly, the Philly Mimosa Fest in Old City and a sugary sweet, nostalgic festival down in Wilmington, Delaware, you won't want to miss.
Check out our list of events and festivities going on this weekend around the Delaware Valley below.
Phillies vs. Marlins
The Phillies are going head-to-head against the Marlins from Thursday to Sunday. First pitch Friday is at 6:20 p.m., and Saturday's game starts at 4:05 p.m. The Phils' series closer Sunday starts a little earlier at 1:35 p.m. Tickets to Friday's game start at $43.
Goose at The Mann
Get ready to get loose this Friday because Goose is taking over The Mann Center in West Philadelphia. This jam band is having a moment and you can experience it all this Friday night. Doors open to the show at 6 p.m., while the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Get ready to groove Goose-style. Tickets start at $43.
Chris Brown at Wells Fargo Center
C. Breezy performed in South Philly Thursday and will "run it!" back again on Saturday at Wells Fargo Center. Get ready to vibe out because The 11:11 Tour is sure to have you on your feet dancing and also features opening act, Maeta.
Saturday's show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets will cost you more than a bit to see this star-studded show. Tickets to see Brown's 11:11 Tour on Saturday start at $198.
Chinese Lantern Festival
The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival is back to celebrate the Year of the Dragon in Franklin Square for one of the largest celebrations of Chinese New Year.
The Chinese Lantern Festival is one of the largest celebrations of Chinese New Year. The tradition started around 2,000 years ago in China and involves lighting decorated lanterns on the 15th day of the first lunar month of the Chinese calendar. Now, millions celebrate the festival worldwide including hundreds of thousands in the Philadelphia area.
In addition to the lanterns on display, the festival will also feature fountain shows, food, live performances and more. The performances include face-changing, hula-hooping and chair hand-standing.
There will also be drinks available in the Lotus Cocktail Garden operated by Cescaphe. Food vendors will have plenty of traditional Chinese options including Dandan noodles and other fare like enormous fresh soft pretzels and much more.
The park closes at 5 p.m. each night and then will reopen for the ticketed portion of the festival, which will run from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. nightly from now to Aug. 18. Tickets are available on the Philly Chinese Lantern Festival website.
Philly Indie Book Fair
Bookworms unite! The Philly Indie Book Festival presented by Literacy Moments Magazine and Just For Us Girls Foundation is a reader's paradise. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, guests can network with authors, attend book signings, business and writing workshops and a makers marketplace. Pick up a new read and unite with other book lovers in Philly at the free event this weekend. The Philly Indie Book Festival will be held at 1301 Belmont Avenue in West Philadelphia.
Philly Mimosa Fest at JJ Bootleggers
Celebrate the start of summer by sipping on something sweet at the Philadelphia Mimosa Fest. The festivities begin Saturday afternoon at noon for VIP ticketholders and 1 p.m. for general admission ticketholders at JJ Bootleggers. You'll want to hop to JJ's before 3 p.m. so you can enjoy tasty brunch bites, good tunes, photo ops and of course lots of mimosas! Once 3 p.m. hits, the party will start moving and grooving to nearby spots like Old City Beer Garden, Las Bugambilias, Lilly's Ferry, National Mechanics Bar and Restaurant and more!
Both VIP and GA ticketholders have access to exclusive brunch cocktail specials, yummy eats, a professional photographer and of course, a good vibe. Tickets range between $24.99 to $64.99. Let's get fizzy, Philly!
Black AF Juneteenth Cookout + Paint & Sip
It's like painting with a twist but better! The second annual Black AF Juneteenth Cookout + Paint & Sip is a painting with a twist event at FDR Park with fun games like spades, Uno, giant Jenga and more.
This paint and sip invites the community to make your painting truly your own. According to the event's site, painters will have the option to choose from "a selection of various themed melanin Black AF canvas portraits," celebrating individuality and culture.
Tickets vary in price but will include access to games, photo installations and vendors. Paint and sip tickets additionally include a complimentary glass of wine along with painting supplies and canvas. General admission ticket holders cannot access the paint and sip ticketholder perks.
The Black AF Juneteenth Cookout + Paint & Sip kicks off at 10 a.m. and runs until 5 p.m.
Old Fashioned Ice Cream Festival in Wilmington, Delaware
I scream, you scream we all scream for ice cream! There's nothing that will make you feel more nostalgic than a sweet, cold ice cream cone to cool you off on a hot summer day this weekend at the Old Fashioned Ice Festival in Wilmington, Delaware. This year's festival will feature local ice cream favorites, food trucks, carnival games for families and kids, live music from local talent, fireworks and more!
Celebrate your weekend in Delaware this Saturday with something sweet at the Old Fashioned Ice Cream Festival. The festivities run from 1- 9 p.m. at the Rockwood Park & Museum. The venue will offer museum tours and an additional parking shuttle at Rockwood Office Park! Tickets are just $5 and kids under 12 years old can enter for free!