Etc. Hitchcock opera

The new Metropolitan Opera 1 adaptation of the 1964 Alfred Hitchcock film “Marnie” is getting a live telecast at the Warner Theatre in Torrington. Composer Nico Muhly draws on the Winston Graham novel that inspired the film for its setting in the 1950s rather than the 1960s movie backdrop. Mezzo- soprano Isabel Leonard sings the enigmatic title role and baritone Christopher Maltman is the man who pursues Marnie with disastrous results. Warner Theatre, 68 Main St., Torrington. Saturday, Nov. 10 at 12: 55 p. m. $ 24. 860- 489- 7180, warnertheatre. org

The full story 1

The book that ties this year’s Greenwich Reads Together is “Code Girls,” and the author who wrote that 2017 book will be in Greenwich this month to talk about her work. Liza Mundy, a New York Times bestselling author, delved into this previously untold story of the contributions of the 11,000 or so women who helped the war effort as codebreakers. Greenwich Library, Cole Auditorium, 101 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 7 to 8 p. m. ( doors open at 6). Free, but registration necessary. 203- 6227900, greenwichlibrary. org

Fun takes flight 1

A more than 20- year- tradition, Stamford’s Parade Spectacular returns with mammoth helium balloons, marching bands, floats and clowns. It starts with an inflation party the night before and continues the next day, with characters such as Hungry, Hungry Caterpillar, Bob the Builder and Fred Flintstone. New ones are added each year. Summer and Hoyt streets, Stamford ( start of the parade). Sunday, Nov. 18, noon. Free. Balloon inflation party, Summer and Hoyt streets, Stamford; Saturday, Nov. 17, 3 to 6 p. m. Free. 203- 348- 5285. Parking guide at stamforddowntown. com