Things to do in Philadelphia 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 filled with music lovers, festival-goers and sports fans.

The Phillies will take on the Marlins this weekend at Citizens Bank Park, but that won’t be the only action in South Philly. Chris Brown will be in town this weekend with the 11:11 Tour in 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 sweet, nostalgic festival in Wilmington, Delaware that you won’t want to miss.

Check out our list of events and festivities happening this weekend in the Delaware Valley below.

Phillies vs Marlins

The Phillies will face the Marlins from Thursday to Sunday. First pitch Friday is at 6:20 p.m. and Saturday’s game begins at 4:05 p.m. Sunday’s Phils series starts a little earlier at 1:35 p.m. Tickets for Friday’s game start at $43.

Goose at Mann

Get ready to rock out this Friday as Goose takes over the Mann Center in West Philadelphia. This jam band is a sensation and you can experience it all this Friday night. Doors open at 6 p.m., while the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Get ready to dance like Goose. Tickets start at $43.

Chris Brown at the Wells Fargo Center

C. Breezy performed in South Philadelphia on Thursday and will “run it!” back Saturday at the Wells Fargo Center. Get ready to thrill because the 11:11 Tour is sure to have you dancing on your feet and also features opening act, Maeta.

Saturday’s show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets will cost you a lot 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 at Franklin Square for one of the biggest Chinese New Year celebrations.

The Chinese Lantern Festival is one of the largest celebrations of the Chinese New Year. The tradition began about 2,000 years ago in China and involves lighting decorated lanterns on the 15th day of the first lunar month of the Chinese calendar. Today, millions of people celebrate the holiday around the world, 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. Performances include face-changing, hula-hooping and chair-standing poses.

Drinks will also be available in the Lotus Cocktail Garden operated by Cescaphe. Food vendors will offer many traditional Chinese options, including Dandan noodles and other dishes like huge, fresh, soft pretzels and much more.

The park closes at 5 p.m. each night and will then reopen for the ticketed portion of the festival, which will run from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night through August 18. Tickets are available on the Philly Chinese Lantern Festival website.

Philadelphia Independent 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 maker market. Pick up a new read and gather with other book lovers in Philadelphia at this weekend’s free event. The Philly Indie Book Festival will take place at 1301 Belmont Avenue in West Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Mimosa Festival at JJ Bootleggers

Celebrate the start of summer with a sweet treat at Philadelphia Mimosa Fest. Festivities begin Saturday afternoon at noon for VIP ticket holders and 1pm for general admission ticket holders at JJ Bootleggers. You’ll want to head to JJ’s before 3pm to enjoy delicious brunch snacks, great tunes, photo ops and of course, lots of mimosas! Once 3pm rolls around, the party will start rocking and grooving at nearby venues like Old City Beer Garden, Las Bugambilias, Lilly’s Ferry, National Mechanics Bar and Restaurant and more!

VIP and GA ticket holders have access to exclusive brunch specialty cocktails, delicious food, a professional photographer and of course, a great atmosphere. Tickets cost between $24.99 and $64.99. Let’s get bubbly, Philly!

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 featuring fun games like Spades, Uno, giant Jenga and more.

This painting and tasting exhibition invites the community to personalize their painting. According to the event website, painters will have the opportunity to choose from “a selection of diversely themed Black AF canvas portraits,” celebrating individuality and culture.

Ticket prices vary but will include access to games, photo facilities and vendors. Paint and sip tickets additionally include a complimentary glass of wine as well as painting supplies and canvas. General admission ticket holders cannot access paint and sip ticket benefits.

The Black AF Juneteenth Cookout + Paint & Sip starts at 10am and runs until 5pm.

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 down 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 will take place from 1pm to 9pm at Rockwood Park & ​​Museum. The venue will offer museum tours and an additional parking shuttle to Rockwood Office Park! Tickets are only $5 and kids under 12 get in for free!