If you can't say it in 6 minutes and 40 seconds, don't say it at all. That's the theory behind Pecha Kucha, a sort of mini lecture series that started in 2003 when Tokyo architects invented it to make their PowerPoint presentations less dreadful. Pech Kucha (pronounced "peh chak cha") is the Japanese word for chit-chat. It’s now the new rage in more than 200 cities – drawing creative types from all walks of life to show off their knowledge and mad presentation skills.

A Tacoma version packed The New Frontier Lounge back in June. The big turnout, plus the great speakers, reflects the strength of Tacoma's growing cultural community.

Each presenter is allowed to present 20 slides, at 20 seconds each. It's a fast-paced, exciting way to learn about our local artistic community.

Pecha Kucha Tacoma #2 moves into the Robert Daniel Gallery Wednesday featuring an “Identity” theme with presentations by Jason Ramay (Architectural Identity), Erik Hanberg (Online Identity), sweet pea (Gender Identity/Genderf***); Derek Lunde (Branding Identity), Brandon Sherry (Identity Theft), Nori Kimura (Cultural Identity), Michael Soddard (Place, Name, & Identity), Nancy Worden (Jewelry & Identity) and Joeski (Graffiti Identity).

Expect the presenters to expound upon their private worlds, credos, outlooks or whatever in this visual quickie with strict restraints.

[The Robert Daniel Gallery, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m., no cover, 2501 Fawcett Ave., Tacoma, pecha-kucha.org/cities/tacoma]