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Picnic Playground TourWhat: Rhythm Child sings songs about cherries and other tasties featured on Putumayo Kids's new CD.
Why: Let your belly dance.
When: Thurs., noon.
Where: Pershing Square, 532 S. Olive St., b/t W. Fifth & W. Sixth Sts., Downtown (213-847-4970).
Putumayo Kids Presents Picnic Playground
Feast on a collection of songs about food from around the globe. Catchy tunes like Kheswa's (South Africa) "Beautiful Day" and Jay Mankita’s (USA) "Eat like a Rainbow" will be on the tip of your tongue even when Junior’s not around.
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Putumayo Kids Presents Picnic Playground Concert TourWhat: L.A.-based Rhythm Child Network sings songs from the eclectic new album about food. Why: It's all you can beat.
When: Sat., 1 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.
Where: Sat., Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Rd.; Sun., Bay Area Discovery Museum, Fort Baker, 557 McReynolds Rd.