Last Chance / Ends this Weekend

Film

“Universal Horror,” featuring 12 classic horror films, ends a 12-day run at the Nuart on Tuesday. The monster series closes with “Murders in the Rue Morgue,” with Bela Lugosi. 11272 Santa Monica Blvd. (310) 478-6379.

Theater

The dark, comic gallery of edgy characters performed by solo artist Danny Hoch in “Jails, Hospitals & Hip-Hop” closes Sunday at the Actors’ Gang Theatre, 6201 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. The show is presented by the Mark Taper Forum in association with the Actors’ Gang. Today through Sunday, 8 p.m. $25. (213) 628-2772.

Children

The Enchanted Railroad--which is taking visitors for a free train ride through the colorful camellia forest at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada Flintridge, during the annual Christmas festival--ends Sunday. Daily, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission to the gardens: adults, $5; seniors, students, $3; children 5-12, $1; under 5, free. (818) 952-4400.

Jazz

Celebrated young lion of the piano Danilo Perez (the title of his new Impulse! CD, “Central Ave.,” refers not to L.A.’s historical jazz street, but an avenue in his native Panama City) closes a six-day run at the Jazz Bakery, 3233 Helms Ave., Culver City. Today through Saturday, 8 and 9:30 p.m.; Sunday, 7 and 8:30 p.m. $18, today and Sunday; $20, Friday and Saturday. (310) 271-9039.