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* “Self-Taught Artists of the 20th Century: An American Anthology,” an exhibition organized by the Museum of American Folk Art, opens this week at the Philadelphia Museum of Art with multimedia works by artists including Grandma Moses and Horace Pippin and Edgar Tolson’s “Man With Pony,” below. Ends May 17. Also, “Recognizing Van Eyck,” April 4-May 31, unites two virtually identical Van Eyck paintings depicting St. Francis, that have not been seen together for 500 years. Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 26th St. (215) 763-8100.

* Dinofest, the World’s Fair of dinosaurs, takes over the Philadelphia Civic Auditorium, March 27-April 26, with exhibits, fossils from every continent, animatronic dinos, paleontology specimens, artwork, a scientific symposium and more. 34th and Civic Center Blvd. (215) 636-1666 for information; (800) 736-1420 for tickets.

“To Kill a Mockingbird” continues through April 26 at the Walnut Street Theatre, 9th and Walnut streets. (215) 574-3550, Ext. 4.

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* Longwood Gardens Welcome Spring display, through April 3, features acres of colorful gardens under glass. Off Route 1, about three miles northeast of Kennett Square, Pa.; 30 miles west of Philadelphia. (610) 388-1000.

* “Wade in the Water: African American Sacred Music Traditions,” March 22-May 1 at the African American Museum in Philadelphia, explores the musical legacy of sacred music from slavery, to current worship practices in black churches. 701 Arch St. (215) 574-0380.

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