Edward Burtynsky, “Trucker’s Jamboree,” Walcott, Iowa, USA, 2003, courtesy the Corcoran Gallery of Art

>> Crafters (and those of us with some dollar bills to burn) look forward to this weekend all year — it’s finally time for Crafty Bastards. Celebrating its sixth year, the festival features a fantastic array of indie crafts, from jewelry and purses to paperworks and crazy toys. The Washington City Paper and Hello Craft DC always make sure everyone stays entertained, with live music, treats, and of course, the B-Boy battle to accompany the shopping. Saturday, rain or shine, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Marie Reed Learning Center (18th Street at Wyoming Ave NW). Free admission.

>> If you make one night of the WPA’s Experimental Media Series, make it tomorrow night at the Phillips Collection. Run in conjunction with Phillips After 5, the WPA will announce the Kraft Media and Experimental Media Prizes to the winners; you’ll also get a pair of 3D glasses, which you’ll use for Daniel Iglesia’s video piece. Read our preview of the series for more info. 6:30 to 8:15 p.m., donation suggested at the door. In the same building, Phillips After 5 will have music, a cash bar and three art bloggers, Lenny Campello (5:30 p.m.), our own Kriston Capps (6:30 p.m.), and Julia Beizer (7:30 p.m.), discussing their favorite artworks in the Phillips’ permanent collection. Free with museum admission.

>> Edward Burtynsky’s Oil is probably the best exhibit to come to the Corcoran in a long time. We’ll have a full review for you later this week, but mark your calendars for Saturday, the opening day of the exhibit and a must-attend discussion with the artist and Dr. William Rees (the guy who invented the concept of “ecological footprint”) at 4 p.m.

>> Local designer Felipe Chapa is behind the new exhibit, Between the Lines at Honfleur Gallery. The artist uses architectural elements in his abstract, mixed-media pieces. Visit the opening reception on Friday at 6 p.m., or stop by Saturday at 3 p.m. for an artist discussion.

>> Next Monday, check out Critical Exposure’s new exhibit, Through Your Lens, in the Russell Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol. Over 400 people entered the non-profit’s contest to feature the state of school facilities, so be sure to see the winners from 5 to 7 p.m. Exhibit is only open through Tuesday Friday.